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Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh

Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands (India)
IATA: IXZ ICAO: VOPB
Longest Active Runway
10,795 ft
3,290 meters
Field Elevation
13 ft
4 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
11.6402°, 92.7290°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#418 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#666 of 7558
Top 8.8% percentile worldwide
National Standing (India)
#19 in IN
#19 of 153 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+8%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh's longest active runway measures 10,795 ft (3,290 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #418. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #666 worldwide (Top 8.8%) and #19 nationally in India.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.
ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy
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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 13 ft (4 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

With no qualifying commercial facilities with paved runways ≥5,000 ft within a 100 NM radius, Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh functions as an isolated regional aviation hub. Scheduled air services and transiting aircraft must calculate extended diversion reserves to alternate airfields outside the immediate 100 NM quadrant.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,795 ft (3,290 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,290 m) and paved surface engineering, Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
04/22 10,795 ft (3290m) 148 ft (45m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected
Source Verification: Source-reported registry data
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