Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground
Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)
About 14h 10m 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 Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground
Daulat Beg Oldi, in the Karakoram Range, is a historic campsite and current military base located in Nubra district in northern Ladakh in India. It is on the historic trade route between Ladakh and the Tarim Basin, and is the last campsite before the Karakoram Pass. It is said to be named after Sultan Said Khan of the Yarkent Khanate, who died here on his return journey from an invasion of Ladakh and Kashmir. Chip Chap River, the main headwater of the Shyok River, flows just to the south. The Line of Actual Control with Chinese-controlled Aksai Chin is five miles to the east.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELHI | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
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 Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground located?
Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground is small airport located in Nubra, India, at an elevation of 16,200 ft (4,938 m).
What time zone is Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground in?
Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).
What is the magnetic variation at Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground is approximately 2.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground?
The nearest airport to Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground is Thoise Airport (VI57), about 52.3 nm to the ssw, followed by Military Heliport Runway (8x) and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Daulat Beg Oldi Advanced Landing Ground data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.