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Airports / India / NAG
Large airport · NAG
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport.
Nagpur, India · 1,033 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
18,416 ratings
0
Operators based
1,033
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Nagpur, IndiaELEV 1,033 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
18,416
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,033
Field elevation
feet above sea level
63
Nearest alternate
nm to IN-0369
Field standing
#50 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 18416 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
63 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sant Gadge Baba Yavatmal Airport (IN-0369).
Overview
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (VANP / NAG) sits in Nagpur, India, where it functions as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 1,033 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
NAG has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Sant Gadge Baba Yavatmal Airport (IN-0369, 63 nm), Gondia Airport (GDB, 74 nm), and Amravati Airport (AVR, 76 nm). NAG offers a single 10,500-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of NAG vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Sonegaon Airport and Sonegaon Air Force Station. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from NAG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“A hidden gem that combines convenience with untapped potential—you'll wonder why more travellers aren't talking about it.”
Manoj Kumar5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VANP
IATA
NAG
FAA / Local
VANP
Elevation
1,033 ft
Coordinates
21.0922° N · 79.0472° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 1,033 ft, NAG sits higher than 71% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,500 ft
- 14/3210,500 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,500 ft
NAG's 10,500 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.
- 63nmIN-0369Sant Gadge Baba Yavatmal AirportYavatmal
- 74nmGDBGondia AirportGondia
- 76nmAVRAmravati AirportAmravati
- 114nmAKDAkola AirportAkola
- 137nmJLRJabalpur AirportJabalpur
- 150nmNDCNanded AirportNanded
Location
Open the full mapVANP · Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport · Nagpur, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from NAG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,333 nm | 12h 48m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,533 nm | 15h 36m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,608 nm | 15h 46m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,652 nm | 15h 52m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,797 nm | 16h 12m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,885 nm | 16h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,952 nm | 16h 34m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,968 nm | 16h 36m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use NAG?
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,500 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 NAG?
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,500 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to NAG?
- The closest alternate is Sant Gadge Baba Yavatmal Airport (IN-0369), about 63 nm away, followed by Gondia Airport (GDB) at 74 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from NAG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 48m (5,333 nm), Seattle about 15h 36m (6,533 nm), Honolulu about 15h 46m (6,608 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.