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Terminal & facilities
“The terminal is clean, simple, and well maintained, with basic facilities such as seating, security checks, and passenger assistance.”
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Airports / India / RRK
Medium airport · RRK
Rourkela Airport.
Rourkela, India · 659 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
749 ratings
0
Operators based
659
Elevation ft
Rourkela, IndiaELEV 659 FTMedium airport
4.2
Google rating
749
Google reviews
ratings on Google
659
Field elevation
feet above sea level
69
Nearest alternate
nm to IXR
Field standing
69 nm
To the nearest alternate
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR).
Overview
Rourkela Airport (VERK / RRK) is a mid-sized airport serving Rourkela, India. The airport sits 659 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into RRK for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Birsa Munda Airport (IXR, 69 nm), Sonari Airport (IXW, 82 nm), and Maa Mahamaya Airport (AHA, 100 nm). With a single 5,987-foot paved runway, RRK can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from RRK depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Rourkela.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Staff members are cooperative and helpful, contributing to a pleasant travel experience.”
Goutam Modak5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Check-in and security procedures are generally smooth due to limited crowd, which makes the overall experience hassle-free.”
Goutam Modak5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VERK
IATA
RRK
FAA / Local
VERK
Elevation
659 ft
Coordinates
22.2566° N · 84.8152° 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 659 ft, RRK sits higher than 51% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,987 ft
- 09/275,987 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,987 ft
RRK's 5,987 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.
- 69nmIXRBirsa Munda AirportRanchi
- 82nmIXWSonari AirportJamshedpur
- 100nmAHAMaa Mahamaya AirportAmbikapur
- 130nmDBDDhanbad Airport
- 133nmBBIBiju Patnaik International AirportBhubaneswar
- 150nmGAYGaya AirportGaya
Location
Open the full mapVERK · Rourkela Airport · Rourkela, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RRK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,146 nm | 12h 22m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,298 nm | 15h 3m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,373 nm | 15h 13m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,702 nm | 15h 59m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,761 nm | 16h 7m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,839 nm | 16h 18m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,898 nm | 16h 27m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,908 nm | 16h 28m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RRK?
- Rourkela Airport's longest paved runway is 5,987 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 RRK?
- Rourkela Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,987 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to RRK?
- The closest alternate is Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), about 69 nm away, followed by Sonari Airport (IXW) at 82 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RRK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 22m (5,146 nm), Honolulu about 15h 3m (6,298 nm), Seattle about 15h 13m (6,373 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.