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Kullu Manali Airport.
Bhuntar, India · 3,573 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
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1,548 ratings
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3,573
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#64 / 134
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4.2★ across 1548 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
49 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kangra Airport (DHM).
Overview
Kullu Manali Airport, listed as VIBR / KUU, is a mid-sized airport in Bhuntar, India. Field elevation is 3,573 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KUU as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kangra Airport (DHM, 49 nm), Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC, 75 nm), and Pathankot Airport (IXP, 80 nm). The field has a single 3,690-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from KUU are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from KUU to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
VIBR
IATA
KUU
FAA / Local
VIBR
Elevation
3,573 ft
Coordinates
31.8767° N · 77.1544° 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 3,573 ft, KUU sits higher than 97% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,690 ft
- 16/343,690 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,690 ft
KUU's 3,690 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 49nmDHMKangra AirportKangra
- 75nmIXCShaheed Bhagat Singh International AirportChandigarh
- 80nmIXPPathankot AirportPathankot
- 87nmLUHLudhiana Airport
- 92nmVIAMAmbala Air Force StationAmbala
- 103nmHWRHalwara International AirportHalwara
Location
Open the full mapVIBR · Kullu Manali Airport · Bhuntar, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KUU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,766 nm | 11h 29m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,930 nm | 14h 11m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,016 nm | 14h 23m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,158 nm | 14h 43m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,255 nm | 14h 57m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,297 nm | 15h 3m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,311 nm | 15h 5m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,325 nm | 15h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KUU?
- Kullu Manali Airport's longest paved runway is 3,690 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 KUU?
- Kullu Manali Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,690 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KUU?
- The closest alternate is Kangra Airport (DHM), about 49 nm away, followed by Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC) at 75 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KUU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 29m (4,766 nm), Seattle about 14h 11m (5,930 nm), Boston about 14h 23m (6,016 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.