Rajahmundry Airport (VORY)
Medium airport · Madhurapudi, Andhra Pradesh, India
Airport data
| Name | Rajahmundry Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VORY |
| IATA | RJA |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 17°6'21" E 81°48'48" 17.10580, 81.81320 |
| Location | Madhurapudi, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 10,384 ft (3165 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Rajahmundry Airport at a glance
Rajahmundry Airport is a medium airport in Madhurapudi, Andhra Pradesh, India, known to airline systems as RJA. The field elevation of 151 ft (46 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VORY are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 10,384 ft (3165 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VORY shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Rajahmundry Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada International Airport | VOBZ | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Visakhapatnam International Airport | VOVZ | 165 km (89 NM) |
| Begumpet Airport | VOHY | 357 km (193 NM) |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Airport | VOHS | 360 km (194 NM) |
| Utkela Airport | VEUK | 363 km (196 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rajahmundry Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 151 ft field elevation of Rajahmundry Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 139 airports and airfields we list for India — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Rajahmundry Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rajahmundry Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rajahmundry Airport is VORY, and its IATA code is RJA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rajahmundry Airport above sea level?
Rajahmundry Airport sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rajahmundry Airport located?
The airport lies at 17.1058, 81.8132 — in Madhurapudi, Andhra Pradesh, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Vijayawada International Airport, about 125 km away.
Does VORY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VORY appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Rajahmundry Airport?
Rajahmundry Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 10,384 ft (3165 m) with a ASP surface.