Regional airport · Visakhapatnam, India
Visakhapatnam
- Elevation
- 15 ft
- Coordinates
- 17°43′N 83°14′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kolkata
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Field information
VOVZ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Visakhapatnam (VOVZ/VTZ) has 2 runways; the longest, 10/28, is 10,007 ft (3,050 m) of asphalt. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VOVZ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Visakhapatnam
Elevation
15 ft
Position
17.7235, 83.2277
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Runways · VOVZ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 10,007 ft (3,050 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | — |
| 05/23 | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VOVZ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Visakhapatnam (VOVZ / VTZ) in Visakhapatnam, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VOVZ 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 VOVZ
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 VOVZ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VOVZ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at VOVZ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VOVZ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VOVZ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VOVZ: 17° 43′ 25″ N 83° 13′ 40″ E; elevation 15 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Visakhapatnam
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Visakhapatnam. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VOVZ.
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Cargo Operations at VOVZ
Support for freighter operations into VOVZ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into VOVZ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Visakhapatnam — one desk for the whole trip.