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Airports / India / KLH
Medium airport · KLH
Kolhapur Airport.
Kolhapur, India · 1,996 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
2,084 ratings
0
Operators based
1,996
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kolhapur, IndiaELEV 1,996 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
2,084
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,996
Field elevation
feet above sea level
52
Nearest alternate
nm to IXG
Field standing
52 nm
To the nearest alternate
Belagavi Airport (IXG).
Overview
Kolhapur Airport (VAKP / KLH) is a mid-sized airport serving Kolhapur, India. The field lies at an elevation of 1,996 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
KLH has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Belagavi Airport (IXG, 52 nm), Ratnagiri Airport (RTC, 59 nm), and Sindhudurg Airport (SDW, 59 nm). KLH offers a single 6,332-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of KLH vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KLH, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Check-in and security processes are usually smooth and quick, so the overall travel experience feels stress-free.”
Mayur Aundhakar5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Overall, a clean, organized, and passenger-friendly airport that gives a pleasant travel experience with the warmth of Kolhapur.”
Mayur Aundhakar5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VAKP
IATA
KLH
FAA / Local
VAKP
Elevation
1,996 ft
Coordinates
16.6647° N · 74.2894° 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
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 1,996 ft, KLH sits higher than 86% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,332 ft
- 07/256,332 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,332 ft
KLH's 6,332 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 52nmIXGBelagavi AirportBelgaum
- 59nmRTCRatnagiri Airport
- 59nmSDWSindhudurg AirportChipi
- 61nmGOXManohar International AirportMopa
- 81nmGOIGoa Dabolim International AirportVasco da Gama
- 91nmHBXHubballi AirportHubballi
Location
Open the full mapVAKP · Kolhapur Airport · Kolhapur, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KLH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,677 nm | 13h 36m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,779 nm | 16h 10m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,855 nm | 16h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,930 nm | 16h 31m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,981 nm | 16h 38m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,110 nm | 16h 56m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,150 nm | 17h 2m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,178 nm | 17h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KLH?
- Kolhapur Airport's longest paved runway is 6,332 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 KLH?
- Kolhapur Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,332 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KLH?
- The closest alternate is Belagavi Airport (IXG), about 52 nm away, followed by Ratnagiri Airport (RTC) at 59 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KLH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 36m (5,677 nm), Boston about 16h 10m (6,779 nm), Seattle about 16h 21m (6,855 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.