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Utkela Airport

IATA UKEICAO VEUK🇮🇳 Bhawanipatna
Coordinates
20.0978°N, 83.1833°E
Elevation
685 ft (209 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IN-OR
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.3° W

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:03
Sunrise
05:27
Sunset
18:41
Civil dusk
19:05

About 13h 14m 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 Utkela Airport

Utkela Airport is a domestic airport owned by the Government of Odisha located at Utkela in Kalahandi district, Odisha, India. It is situated 15 km (9.3 mi) north of Bhawanipatna. The airport has been designated to be developed as a regional airport under the government's UDAN Scheme.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 213,000 ft / 914 m100 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KOLKATASpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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Great-circle distance and true bearing from Utkela Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Utkela Airport?

The ICAO code for Utkela Airport is VEUK, and its IATA code is UKE.

Where is Utkela Airport located?

Utkela Airport is medium airport located in Bhawanipatna, India, at an elevation of 685 ft (209 m).

How many runways does Utkela Airport have?

Utkela Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 3,000 ft / 914 m.

What time zone is Utkela Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Utkela Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Utkela Airport is approximately 0.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Utkela Airport?

The nearest airport to Utkela Airport is Vedanta Lanjigarh Airstrip (IN-0093), about 25.6 nm to the sse, followed by Nuagaon Airport and Therubali Aerodrome.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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