International hub · Poona, India
Poona/Pune AB (Lohegaon)
- Elevation
- 1,942 ft
- Coordinates
- 18°35′N 73°55′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kolkata
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Field information
VAPO runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Poona/Pune AB (Lohegaon) (VAPO/PNQ) has 2 runways; the longest, 10/28, is 10,000 ft (3,048 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VAPO, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Pune
Elevation
1,942 ft
Position
18.5821, 73.9197
Traffic level
Medium
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · VAPO
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 14/32 | 5,893 ft (1,796 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | — |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VAPO.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Poona/Pune AB (Lohegaon) (VAPO / PNQ) in Poona, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VAPO is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VAPO
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 VAPO
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VAPO covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at VAPO
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VAPO is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VAPO
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VAPO: 18° 34′ 56″ N 73° 55′ 11″ E; elevation 1942 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Poona
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Poona. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VAPO.
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Cargo Operations at VAPO
Support for freighter operations into VAPO covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VAPO sits in the network
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Operating into VAPO?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Poona/Pune AB (Lohegaon) — one desk for the whole trip.