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Airports / India / RJA
Medium airport · RJA
Rajahmundry Airport.
Madhurapudi, India · 151 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
4,507 ratings
0
Operators based
151
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Madhurapudi, IndiaELEV 151 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
4,507
Google reviews
ratings on Google
151
Field elevation
feet above sea level
67
Nearest alternate
nm to VGA
Field standing
#56 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 4507 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
67 nm
To the nearest alternate
Vijayawada International Airport (VGA).
Overview
Rajahmundry Airport (VORY / RJA) is a mid-sized airport serving Madhurapudi, India. The field lies at an elevation of 151 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
RJA has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Vijayawada International Airport (VGA, 67 nm), Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ, 89 nm), and Begumpet Airport (BPM, 193 nm). RJA offers a single 10,384-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of RJA vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from RJA, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Backed by a massive ₹350 crore infrastructure expansion, the airport features a newly modernized terminal with aerobridges, expanded lounge spaces, and sustainable, heritage-inspired design elements.”
Anil Kumar5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“While retail and dining selections remain compact, the airport’s streamlined check-in procedures, polite staff, and reliable city-side taxi connectivity make…”
Anil Kumar5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Rajahmundry Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VORY
IATA
RJA
FAA / Local
VORY
Elevation
151 ft
Coordinates
17.1058° N · 81.8132° 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 151 ft, RJA sits lower than 82% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 10,384 ft
- 05/2310,384 ft × 148 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,384 ft
RJA's 10,384 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.
- 67nmVGAVijayawada International AirportVijayawada
- 89nmVTZVisakhapatnam International AirportVisakhapatnam
- 193nmBPMBegumpet AirportHyderabad
- 194nmHYDRajiv Gandhi International AirportHyderabad
- 196nmUKEUtkela AirportBhawanipatna
- 198nmVODGDundigul Air Force AcademyHyderabad
Location
Open the full mapVORY · Rajahmundry Airport · Madhurapudi, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RJA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,497 nm | 13h 11m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,603 nm | 15h 45m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,719 nm | 16h 2m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,933 nm | 16h 31m |
| New York (TEB) | 7,077 nm | 16h 51m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 7,097 nm | 16h 54m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 7,214 nm | 17h 11m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 7,246 nm | 17h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RJA?
- Rajahmundry Airport's longest paved runway is 10,384 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 RJA?
- Rajahmundry Airport has one runway; the longest measures 10,384 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to RJA?
- The closest alternate is Vijayawada International Airport (VGA), about 67 nm away, followed by Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) at 89 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RJA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 13h 11m (5,497 nm), Honolulu about 15h 45m (6,603 nm), Seattle about 16h 2m (6,719 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.