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Small airport

Karad Airport

ICAO VA1M
Coordinates
17.2859°N, 74.1581°E
Elevation
1,890 ft (576 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IN-MM
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.4° W

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:58
Sunrise
06:20
Sunset
18:50
Civil dusk
19:12

About 12h 30m 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 Karad Airport

Karad Airport is a small airport in India. It sits at an elevation of 1,890 ft (576 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 4,200 ft / 1,280 m. It observes Asia/Kolkata local time. The nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport (KLH), about 38.1 nm to the s.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Live ADS-B by adsb.lol & the OpenSky Network. Not for navigation.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
10 / 284,200 ft / 1,280 m100 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
MUMBAISpecial useFIRGNDFL999
CHENNAISpecial useFIRGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle2,992 ft
Obstacle2,992 ft
Obstacle2,982 ft
Obstacle2,995 ft
Obstacle3,035 ft
Obstacle3,028 ft
Obstacle3,031 ft
Obstacle2,949 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Karad Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Karad Airport located?

Karad Airport is small airport located in India, at an elevation of 1,890 ft (576 m).

How many runways does Karad Airport have?

Karad Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,200 ft / 1,280 m.

What time zone is Karad Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Karad Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Karad 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 Karad Airport?

The nearest airport to Karad Airport is Kolhapur Airport (KLH), about 38.1 nm to the s, followed by Ratnagiri Airport and Baramati Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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