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Small airport

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip

ICAO VA2B🇮🇳 Meerut
Coordinates
28.9049°N, 77.6775°E
Elevation
732 ft (223 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IN-UP
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
1.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 17, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:06
Sunrise
05:32
Sunset
19:20
Civil dusk
19:46

About 13h 48m 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 Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip is a small airport in Meerut, India. It sits at an elevation of 732 ft (223 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 5,124 ft / 1,562 m. It observes Asia/Kolkata local time. The nearest airport is Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station (HDO), about 20.5 nm to the sw.

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

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 29▸ displaced5,124 ft / 1,562 m75 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DELHISpecial 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 Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip located?

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip is small airport located in Meerut, India, at an elevation of 732 ft (223 m).

How many runways does Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip have?

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip has 1 runway, the longest being 5,124 ft / 1,562 m.

What time zone is Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip in?

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip is approximately 1.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip?

The nearest airport to Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip is Hindon Airport / Hindon Air Force Station (HDO), about 20.5 nm to the sw, followed by Safdarjung Airport and Indira Gandhi International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Airstrip data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.