Regional airport · Akola, India
Shioni/Akola
- Elevation
- 999 ft
- Coordinates
- 20°42′N 77°03′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kolkata
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Field information
VAAK runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Akola
Elevation
999 ft
Position
20.6989, 77.0569
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VAAK.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Shioni/Akola (VAAK / AKD) in Akola, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VAAK is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VAAK
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – India
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of India. Applicable permit lead times for India are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for India are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at VAAK
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VAAK covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at VAAK
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VAAK is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VAAK
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VAAK: 20° 41′ 56″ N 77° 3′ 25″ E; elevation 999 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Akola
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Akola. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VAAK.
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Cargo Operations at VAAK
Support for freighter operations into VAAK covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VAAK sits in the network
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Operating into VAAK?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Shioni/Akola — one desk for the whole trip.