4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall, my arrival experience at Pune International Airport was smooth, comfortable, and well-organized.”
Nilesh Rathor5★ on Google
Airports / India / PNQ
Large airport · PNQ
Pune International Airport.
Pune, India · 1,942 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.0/5
Google rating
35,054 ratings
1
Operators based
1,942
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Pune, IndiaELEV 1,942 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.0
Google rating
35,054
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
1,942
Field elevation
feet above sea level
54
Nearest alternate
nm to NMI
Field standing
54 nm
To the nearest alternate
Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI).
Overview
Located in Pune, India, Pune International Airport (VAPO / PNQ) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 1,942 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
For charter flyers, PNQ is a home base: Poonawalla Aviation operates from the field. The closest alternate fields are Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI, 54 nm), Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM, 67 nm), and Shirdi International Airport (SAG, 71 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 10,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from PNQ are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Lohegaon Airport and Lohegaon Air Force Station. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from PNQ to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Overall, my arrival experience at Pune International Airport was smooth, comfortable, and well-organized.”
Nilesh Rathor5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The airport staff appeared professional and helpful, ensuring that passengers could move through the terminal comfortably.”
Nilesh Rathor5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VAPO
IATA
PNQ
FAA / Local
VAPO
Elevation
1,942 ft
Coordinates
18.5821° N · 73.9197° 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 1,942 ft, PNQ sits higher than 85% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,000 ft
- 10/2810,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/325,893 ft × 150 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,000 ft
PNQ's 10,000 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 54nmNMINavi Mumbai International AirportNavi Mumbai
- 67nmBOMChhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International AirportMumbai
- 71nmSAGShirdi International AirportKakadi
- 92nmISKNashik International AirportNashik
- 100nmRTCRatnagiri Airport
- 114nmIXUAurangabad AirportAurangabad
Location
Open the full mapVAPO · Pune International Airport · Pune, India
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from PNQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,576 nm | 13h 22m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,667 nm | 15h 54m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,747 nm | 16h 5m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,817 nm | 16h 15m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,931 nm | 16h 31m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,997 nm | 16h 40m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,034 nm | 16h 45m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,065 nm | 16h 50m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use PNQ?
- Pune International Airport's longest paved runway is 10,000 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 PNQ?
- Pune International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at PNQ?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Pune International Airport as a home base, including Poonawalla Aviation. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to PNQ?
- The closest alternate is Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI), about 54 nm away, followed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) at 67 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from PNQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 22m (5,576 nm), Boston about 15h 54m (6,667 nm), Seattle about 16h 5m (6,747 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.