IIT Kanpur Airport
Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)
About 13h 39m 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 IIT Kanpur Airport
Flight Laboratory, IIT Kanpur is an airstrip/aerodrome located inside IIT Kanpur's campus at Kalyanpur 18 kilometres west of city of Kanpur, India. It is used by the Aerospace Engineering department of IIT Kanpur. Pawan Hans began a helicopter ferry service to Lucknow from June 2013, which later shut down silently.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 / 27 | 2,880 ft / 878 m | 80 ft | Asp | Unlit | Open |
Airspace in this area(2)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOLKATA | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
| DELHI | Special use | FIR | GND | FL999 |
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 IIT Kanpur Airport.
Frequently asked questions
Where is IIT Kanpur Airport located?
IIT Kanpur Airport is small airport located in Kanpur, India, at an elevation of 400 ft (122 m).
How many runways does IIT Kanpur Airport have?
IIT Kanpur Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,880 ft / 878 m.
What time zone is IIT Kanpur Airport in?
IIT Kanpur Airport is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).
What is the magnetic variation at IIT Kanpur Airport?
The magnetic variation (declination) at IIT Kanpur Airport is approximately 0.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near IIT Kanpur Airport?
The nearest airport to IIT Kanpur Airport is Kanpur Civil Airport (Old) (VIKA), about 8.6 nm to the se, followed by Kanpur Airport and Marhamtabad Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. IIT Kanpur Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.