5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The overall experience is decent, and the airport provides the basic facilities and amenities needed for travelers.”
Om Bodkhe5★ on Google
Airports / India / RPR
Medium airport · RPR
Swami Vivekananda Airport.
Raipur, India · 1,041 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
15,864 ratings
0
Operators based
1,041
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Raipur, IndiaELEV 1,041 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
15,864
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,041
Field elevation
feet above sea level
53
Nearest alternate
nm to PAB
Field standing
#30 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 15864 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
53 nm
To the nearest alternate
Bilaspur Airport (PAB).
Overview
Swami Vivekananda Airport (VERP / RPR) sits in Raipur, India, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,041 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list RPR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Bilaspur Airport (PAB, 53 nm), Gondia Airport (GDB, 84 nm), and Utkela Airport (UKE, 104 nm). The field has a single 6,414-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from RPR are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Mana Airport and Raipur Airport. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from RPR to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The layout is simple and easy to navigate, which makes the travel experience smooth.”
Om Bodkhe5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff behavior is polite, and the entire terminal feels organized and traveler-friendly.”
gaurab baruah5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VERP
IATA
RPR
FAA / Local
VERP
Elevation
1,041 ft
Coordinates
21.1804° N · 81.7388° 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 1,041 ft, RPR sits higher than 71% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,414 ft
- 06/246,414 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,414 ft
RPR's 6,414 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.
- 53nmPABBilaspur AirportBilaspur
- 84nmGDBGondia AirportGondia
- 104nmUKEUtkela AirportBhawanipatna
- 135nmAHAMaa Mahamaya AirportAmbikapur
- 151nmNAGDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International AirportNagpur
- 152nmJLRJabalpur AirportJabalpur
Location
Open the full mapVARP · Swami Vivekananda Airport · Raipur, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RPR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,272 nm | 12h 40m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,478 nm | 15h 28m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,487 nm | 15h 29m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,704 nm | 15h 59m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,846 nm | 16h 19m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,857 nm | 16h 21m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,972 nm | 16h 37m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,009 nm | 16h 42m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RPR?
- Swami Vivekananda Airport's longest paved runway is 6,414 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 RPR?
- Swami Vivekananda Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,414 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RPR?
- The closest alternate is Bilaspur Airport (PAB), about 53 nm away, followed by Gondia Airport (GDB) at 84 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RPR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 40m (5,272 nm), Honolulu about 15h 28m (6,478 nm), Seattle about 15h 29m (6,487 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.