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Heliport

Katihar Heliport

ICAO VEKH
Coordinates
25.6146°N, 87.5554°E
Elevation
111 ft (34 m)
Type
Heliport
Region
IN-BR
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Aug 30, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:57
Sunrise
05:20
Sunset
18:03
Civil dusk
18:26

About 12h 43m 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 Katihar Heliport

Katihar Heliport is a heliport in India (ICAO VEKH). It sits at an elevation of 111 ft (34 m). It observes Asia/Kolkata local time. The nearest airport is Purnea Airport (VEPU), about 11.7 nm to the nw.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

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Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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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Live traffic nearby

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

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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(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KOLKATASpecial 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 Katihar Heliport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Katihar Heliport?

The ICAO code for Katihar Heliport is VEKH.

Where is Katihar Heliport located?

Katihar Heliport is heliport located in India, at an elevation of 111 ft (34 m).

What time zone is Katihar Heliport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Katihar Heliport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Katihar Heliport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Katihar Heliport?

The nearest airport to Katihar Heliport is Purnea Airport (VEPU), about 11.7 nm to the nw, followed by Kishanganj Airport and Bhagalpur Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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