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Small airport

Hirakud Airport

ICAO VEHK🇮🇳 Sambalpur
Coordinates
21.5802°N, 84.0057°E
Elevation
658 ft (201 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
IN-OR
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.2° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:57
Sunrise
05:22
Sunset
18:40
Civil dusk
19:04

About 13h 18m 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 Hirakud Airport

Hirakud Airstrip, also known as Sambalpur Airstrip, is a public airstrip owned by Government of Odisha located 12 kilometres north of Sambalpur in western Odisha, India.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

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

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15 / 334,185 ft / 1,276 m55 ftAspUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KOLKATASpecial 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
Obstacle676 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Hirakud Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hirakud Airport?

The ICAO code for Hirakud Airport is VEHK.

Where is Hirakud Airport located?

Hirakud Airport is small airport located in Sambalpur, India, at an elevation of 658 ft (201 m).

How many runways does Hirakud Airport have?

Hirakud Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 4,185 ft / 1,276 m.

What time zone is Hirakud Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Hirakud Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hirakud Airport is approximately 0.2° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hirakud Airport?

The nearest airport to Hirakud Airport is Jharsuguda Airport (JRG), about 20.2 nm to the n, followed by Raigarh Airport (JSPL) and Rourkela Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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