5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The scenic surroundings of the airport, nestled amidst the beautiful hills of Uttarakhand, add a unique charm to the travel experience.”
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Airports / India / DED
Medium airport · DED
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport.
Dehradun (Jauligrant), India · 1,831 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
9,894 ratings
0
Operators based
1,831
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Dehradun (Jauligrant), IndiaELEV 1,831 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
9,894
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,831
Field elevation
feet above sea level
71
Nearest alternate
nm to VIAM
Field standing
71 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ambala Air Force Station (VIAM).
Overview
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport (VIDN / DED) sits in Dehradun (Jauligrant), India, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 1,831 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
DED has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Ambala Air Force Station (VIAM, 71 nm), Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC, 78 nm), and Moradabad Airport (MZS, 91 nm). DED offers a single 7,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of DED vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Jauligrant and Jolly Grant. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from DED, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The security and check-in processes were smooth and well-organized, making the overall travel experience hassle-free.”
CHIRANJEEB MOHAPATRA5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Signage is clear, and the staff ensures that passengers receive proper guidance whenever needed.”
CHIRANJEEB MOHAPATRA5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VIDN
IATA
DED
FAA / Local
VIDN
Elevation
1,831 ft
Coordinates
30.1892° N · 78.1767° 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 1,831 ft, DED sits higher than 81% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,000 ft
- 08/267,000 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,000 ft
DED's 7,000 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.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 71nmVIAMAmbala Air Force StationAmbala
- 78nmIXCShaheed Bhagat Singh International AirportChandigarh
- 91nmMZSMoradabad AirportMoradabad
- 97nmPGHPantnagar AirportPantnagar
- 109nmVIDDSafdarjung AirportNew Delhi
- 113nmDELIndira Gandhi International AirportNew Delhi
Location
Open the full mapVIDN · Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport · Dehradun (Jauligrant), India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DED on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,842 nm | 11h 40m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,016 nm | 14h 23m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,130 nm | 14h 39m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,272 nm | 14h 59m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,331 nm | 15h 7m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,349 nm | 15h 10m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,406 nm | 15h 18m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,438 nm | 15h 22m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DED?
- Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport's longest paved runway is 7,000 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 DED?
- Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to DED?
- The closest alternate is Ambala Air Force Station (VIAM), about 71 nm away, followed by Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC) at 78 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DED to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 40m (4,842 nm), Seattle about 14h 23m (6,016 nm), Boston about 14h 39m (6,130 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.