Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Visakhapatnam International Airport (IATA: VTZ · ICAO: VOVZ) is a large airport serving Visakhapatnam, India. It lies at 17.7235° N, 83.2277° E, 15 ft (5 m) above sea level.
Overview of Visakhapatnam International Airport
Visakhapatnam International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Visakhapatnam in India. It is identified by the IATA code VTZ and the ICAO code VOVZ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Visakhapatnam International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3050 m (10007 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 15 ft (5 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Jeypore Airport (PYB) about 147 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,050 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Visakhapatnam International Airport
Where is Visakhapatnam International Airport located?
Visakhapatnam International Airport is located in Visakhapatnam, India. Its coordinates are 17.7235° N, 83.2277° E.
What is the airport code for Visakhapatnam International Airport?
Visakhapatnam International Airport has an IATA code of VTZ and an ICAO code of VOVZ.
How long is the runway at Visakhapatnam International Airport?
Visakhapatnam International Airport's longest runway is about 3050 m (10007 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Visakhapatnam International Airport have?
Visakhapatnam International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Visakhapatnam International Airport a major airport?
Visakhapatnam International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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