Jagdalpur Airport
Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)
About 13h 11m 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 Jagdalpur Airport
Maa Danteswari Airport, also known as Jagdalpur Airport, is a domestic airport serving the city of Jagdalpur in the state of Chhattisgarh, India. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) conducted a pre-feasibility study in July 2013 for development of the airport and approved of operations of aircraft under Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions. The airport was chosen for an upgrade under the Government's UDAN scheme and the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a terminal building was performed in January 2017. It was upgraded to 3C category in 2019, allowing the operations of ATR-72 type of aircraft. On 21 September 2020, Alliance Air started flights to Hyderabad and Raipur using an ATR-72. The airport's name was changed on 21 September 2020.
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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(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHENNAI | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| KOLKATA | 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 Jagdalpur Airport.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Jagdalpur Airport?
Jagdalpur Airport uses the IATA code JGB.
Where is Jagdalpur Airport located?
Jagdalpur Airport is small airport located in Jagdalpur, India, at an elevation of 1,822 ft (555 m).
What time zone is Jagdalpur Airport in?
Jagdalpur Airport is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).
What is the magnetic variation at Jagdalpur Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at Jagdalpur Airport is approximately 0.4° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near Jagdalpur Airport?
The nearest airport to Jagdalpur Airport is Jeypore Airport (PYB), about 31.5 nm to the ese, followed by Therubali Aerodrome and Vedanta Lanjigarh Airstrip.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Jagdalpur Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.