Airports / India / NMB
Daman Airport.
Daman, India · 33 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
101 ratings
0
Operators based
33
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
41 nm
To the nearest alternate
Surat International Airport (STV).
Overview
Daman Airport (VADN / NMB) sits in Daman, India, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 33 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
NMB has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Surat International Airport (STV, 41 nm), Nashik International Airport (ISK, 63 nm), and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM, 81 nm). NMB offers 2 runways, the longest 5,909-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
Quotes for flights out of NMB vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from NMB, or browse verified operators serving the area.
Run an FBO at VADN? Become the preferred FBO
Field capability
ICAO
VADN
IATA
NMB
FAA / Local
VADN
Elevation
33 ft
Coordinates
20.4344° N · 72.8432° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 33 ft, NMB sits lower than 91% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,909 ft
- 03/215,909 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/273,282 ft × 80 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,909 ft
NMB's 5,909 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 41nmSTVSurat International AirportSurat
- 63nmISKNashik International AirportNashik
- 81nmBOMChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International AirportMumbai
- 87nmBHUBhavnagar AirportBhavnagar
- 88nmNMINavi Mumbai International AirportNavi Mumbai
- 97nmSAGShirdi International AirportKakadi
Location
Open the full mapVADN · Daman Airport · Daman, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NMB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,491 nm | 13h 10m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,540 nm | 15h 37m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,650 nm | 15h 52m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,691 nm | 15h 58m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,871 nm | 16h 23m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,910 nm | 16h 28m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,914 nm | 16h 29m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,957 nm | 16h 35m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NMB?
- Daman Airport's longest paved runway is 5,909 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at NMB?
- Daman Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,909 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NMB?
- The closest alternate is Surat International Airport (STV), about 41 nm away, followed by Nashik International Airport (ISK) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NMB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 10m (5,491 nm), Boston about 15h 37m (6,540 nm), Seattle about 15h 52m (6,650 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.