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Airports / India / DHM
Medium airport · DHM
Kangra Airport.
Kangra, India · 2,525 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
2,369 ratings
0
Operators based
2,525
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Kangra, IndiaELEV 2,525 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.4
Google rating
2,369
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2,525
Field elevation
feet above sea level
32
Nearest alternate
nm to IXP
Field standing
#18 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 2369 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pathankot Airport (IXP), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Kangra Airport (VIGG / DHM) sits in Kangra, India, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 2,525 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into DHM for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Pathankot Airport (IXP, 32 nm), Kullu Manali Airport (KUU, 49 nm), and Udhampur Air Force Station (VIUX, 71 nm). With a single 4,620-foot paved runway, DHM can typically accommodate aircraft as large as midsize jets.
Charter pricing from DHM depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Dharamshala and Gaggal. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Kangra.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The staff are exceptionally polite and helpful, making the journey smooth and pleasant from start to finish.”
Krishna Mukherji5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The staff are exceptionally polite and helpful, making the journey smooth and pleasant from start to finish.”
Krishna Mukherji5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VIGG
IATA
DHM
FAA / Local
VIGG
Elevation
2,525 ft
Coordinates
32.1649° N · 76.2630° 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 2,525 ft, DHM sits higher than 94% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,620 ft
- 15/334,620 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,620 ft
DHM's 4,620 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize 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.
- 32nmIXPPathankot AirportPathankot
- 49nmKUUKullu Manali AirportBhuntar
- 71nmVIUXUdhampur Air Force StationUdhampur
- 79nmIXJJammu AirportJammu
- 80nmATQSri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportAmritsar
- 80nmLUHLudhiana Airport
Location
Open the full mapVIGG · Kangra Airport · Kangra, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DHM 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) | 5,923 nm | 14h 10m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,983 nm | 14h 19m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,125 nm | 14h 39m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,242 nm | 14h 55m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,271 nm | 14h 59m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,293 nm | 15h 2m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,337 nm | 15h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DHM?
- Kangra Airport's longest paved runway is 4,620 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to midsize 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 DHM?
- Kangra Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,620 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to DHM?
- The closest alternate is Pathankot Airport (IXP), about 32 nm away, followed by Kullu Manali Airport (KUU) at 49 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DHM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 29m (4,766 nm), Seattle about 14h 10m (5,923 nm), Boston about 14h 19m (5,983 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.