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Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station (VAPO/PNQ) — Pune, India

At a glance

Port of entry
Yes
Fuel
Jet A-1
Tower
123.5
Runways
10/28, 14/32
Community check
226 days ago
Elevation
1,942 ft

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75% Data Complete 39 of 52 points
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 1/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 6/10
Observed Activity · Oct 27
4 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 09:00Z
2026-10-152026-10-27
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: VAPO
  • Name: Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 18.5821
  • Longitude: 73.919701
  • Elevation: 1942 ft
  • Country: India
  • Municipality: Pune
  • IATA Code: PNQ
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 10/28

  • Designation: 10/28
  • Dimensions: 3048x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 28 108.7
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14/32

  • Designation: 14/32
  • Dimensions: 1796x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Not lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 123.500 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: N/A
  • Traffic/Approach: N/A
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: AAI Pune; coordination with IAF required.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW per AAI tariff; approx INR 250-600/ton
  • Parking Fee: INR 60-180/ton per 4h block
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: INR
  • Remarks: Pune Airport (Lohegaon). Joint civil-military use (IAF Lohegaon). Major IT hub city.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: IOCL, BPCL, HPCL. Into-plane service available.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • APIS Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International airport. CIQ available. Flights to Gulf and SE Asia.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
  • Remarks: Joint civil-military airport. Slot restrictions apply. Limited night operations. Elevation 1942 ft AMSL.

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India Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours minimum; 7 working days for Prior Reference Countries (PRC)
  • Landing Lead Time: Standard: 3 working days (flight on 4th day). PRC countries: 7 working days (flight on 8th day). Tech stop/fuel stop: 1 working day (except PRC). Military airports: 15-20 business days.
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance. Ministry of Defence approval needed for certain routes.

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Active NOTAMs

A1636/26
info
Aerodrome restriction
ARR AND DEP MAY DLA DUE FOREIGN OBJECT REMOVAL WILL BE CARRIED OUT ON RWY . PILOTS TO COMPLY WITH ATC INSTRUCTIONS.
2026-10-18 00:29 UTC 2027-01-17 12:30 UTC
A1515/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
ALL OPR TO EXER CTN FOR BIRD ACT IN AIRFIELD ON RWY AND RWY SHOULDER FM SR TO 0600. DELAY MAY BE CAUSED TO ARR AND DEP. BIRD ACT ALSO OBS DRG NGT HR ON RWY SFC APPROX UPTO 10M AGL.
2026-10-01 05:00 UTC 2026-12-31 05:00 UTC
A1516/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
HEAVY CROSSING BAT ACT FM NORTH TO SOUTH OBS OVER RWY HALF AN HR BFR SS TO HALF AN HR AFT SS, ACT INCREASES BTN 1330-1410.ALL ACFT TO EXER CTN
2026-10-01 05:00 UTC 2026-12-31 05:00 UTC

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at VAPO?
The tower frequency at Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station is 123.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at VAPO?
Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station offers Jet A-1.
Does VAPO require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station (India). Permit details for India
Does VAPO require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station.
Where is VAPO located?
Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station (VAPO) is located in Pune, India.
What is the IATA code for VAPO?
The IATA code for Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station is PNQ.
How long is the runway at VAPO?
The main runway at Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station (10/28) measures 3048x46m.
Does VAPO have an ILS approach?
Yes, Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 10/28.
Is VAPO a port of entry?
Yes, Pune Airport / Lohagaon Air Force Station is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.