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Pune International Airport

Pune, Maharashtra (India)
IATA: PNQ ICAO: VAPO
Longest Active Runway
10,000 ft
3,048 meters
Field Elevation
1,942 ft
592 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
18.5821°, 73.9197°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
#558 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#948 of 7558
Top 13.4% percentile worldwide
National Standing (India)
#24 in IN
#28 of 153 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
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Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Statement: Pune International Airport's longest active runway measures 10,000 ft (3,048 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #558. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #948 worldwide (Top 13.4%) and #24 nationally in India.
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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Pune International Airport (PNQ)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Pune Airport is a vital economic engine operating under unique defense constraints. Sharing its 8,333 ft runway with front-line IAF air superiority fighters, the airport manages exceptional passenger throughput per square meter of tarmac. Situated at 1,942 ft MSL on the Deccan Plateau, flights experience mild density altitude effects during hot summer afternoons, requiring precise fuel and payload planning on long domestic sectors.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments
Single paved Runway 10/28 (8,333 ft / 2,540 m).
Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities
Established in 1939 as RAF Santacruz-satellite, becoming Lohegaon Air Force Station. Operates as a civil enclave within a major Indian Air Force fighter base; commissioned a new integrated passenger terminal in 2024.
Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role
Serves Maharashtra's automotive and IT capital, situated 66 NM southeast of Mumbai (BOM) as an inland alternative.
Data Nuances & Operational Quirks
Joint military-civil airfield hosting IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI squadrons; commercial civilian flight slots are strictly capped and coordinated around daily fighter training windows.
📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) · Airports Authority of India (AAI) Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
Verification Methodology →

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

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

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Pune International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 1,942 ft (592 m MSL) in Pune. At this moderate elevation, standard atmospheric pressure is slightly lower than ISA sea-level, requiring seasonal density altitude adjustments for fully laden aircraft on warm summer departures.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

3 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Serves Maharashtra's automotive and IT capital, situated 66 NM southeast of Mumbai (BOM) as an inland alternative. Within a 100 NM radius, the facility coordinates airspace flows with 3 qualifying commercial aerodromes, with Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI) located 54.2 NM away.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 10,000 ft (3,048 m)

Pune International Airport's active flight strips comprise 10/28 (10,000 ft), 14/32 (5,893 ft). With a longest active threshold of 10,000 ft (3,048 m), the primary runway accommodates transcontinental twin-engine widebodies and long-range narrowbody airliners at standard operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator Length (ft / m) Width (ft / m) Surface Material Lighting Status
10/28 10,000 ft (3048m) 150 ft (46m) Asphalt (ASP) ✅ Lighted ✅ Active
14/32 5,893 ft (1796m) 150 ft (46m) Asphalt (ASP) ❌ Unlighted ✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name IATA Distance Longest Runway Lighting
Navi Mumbai International Airport (Navi Mumbai) NMI 54.2 NM (100.4 km) 12,139 ft ✅ Lighted
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (Mumbai) BOM 67.1 NM (124.3 km) 11,511 ft ✅ Lighted
Nashik International Airport (Nashik) ISK 92.3 NM (170.9 km) 9,843 ft ✅ Lighted

🛡️ 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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