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Medium airport

Akola Airport

IATA AKDICAO VAAK🇮🇳 Akola
Coordinates
20.6989°N, 77.0569°E
Elevation
999 ft (304 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IN-MM
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:26
Sunrise
05:50
Sunset
19:06
Civil dusk
19:31

About 13h 16m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Akola Airport

Akola Airport is an airport located in Akola in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The airport can currently said to be non-functional for public use, as of now no public airplane services are available in Akola. It is natively called Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Domestic Airport, named after the first State Agriculture Minister of India.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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VAAK

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Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 284,600 ft / 1,402 m145 ftPemUnlitOpen

Navaids(1)

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MUMBAISpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all India airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Akola Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Akola Airport?

The ICAO code for Akola Airport is VAAK, and its IATA code is AKD.

Where is Akola Airport located?

Akola Airport is medium airport located in Akola, India, at an elevation of 999 ft (304 m).

How many runways does Akola Airport have?

Akola Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,600 ft / 1,402 m.

What time zone is Akola Airport in?

Akola Airport is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Akola Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Akola Airport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Akola Airport?

The nearest airport to Akola Airport is Amravati (Belora) Airstrip (IN-0065), about 37.7 nm to the e, followed by Sant Gadge Baba Yavatmal Airport and Khandwa Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Akola Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.