What fuel is available at VOVZ?

Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega offers Jet A-1.

Does VOVZ require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega (India).

Does VOVZ require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega.

Where is VOVZ located?

Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega (VOVZ) is located in Visakhapatnam, India.

What is the IATA code for VOVZ?

The IATA code for Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega is VTZ.

Is VOVZ a port of entry?

Yes, Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega (VOVZ/VTZ) — Visakhapatnam, India

Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega (VOVZ/VTZ) serves Visakhapatnam, India. This is a mid-sized airport Field elevation is 15 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 0/4

Operations 0/2

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Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VOVZ
Name: Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega
Type: medium_airport
Category: Military
Latitude: 17.723507
Longitude: 83.22773
Elevation: 15 ft
Country: India
Municipality: Visakhapatnam
IATA Code: VTZ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

No data available

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
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: No
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: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: AAI Visakhapatnam; coordination with Indian Navy required.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW per AAI tariff; approx INR 200-500/ton
Parking Fee: INR 50-150/ton per 4h block
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: INR
Remarks: Visakhapatnam Airport (Vishakhapatnam). AAI operated. Joint civil-military (INS Dega). Major port city in Andhra Pradesh.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: IOCL, HPCL supply. Available during operating hours.

Immigration

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

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Joint civil-military airport (Indian Navy). Elevation 15 ft AMSL.

Airport Services

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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

A1596/26 caution

Aerodrome closed

AIRFIELD CLSD FOR OPS

2026-05-13 18:31:00 2026-08-13 01:00:00

A2055/26 info

Aerodrome restriction

HVY BIRD ACT INCLUDING MIGRATORY BIRDS OBS IN AND AROUND AIRFIELD FM 0001-0215,0715-0800 AND 1145-1315.CTN PERIOD FM 0300-0400 AND 0930-1100.PILOTS TO EXER CTN DRG LDG,TKOF AND FLYING WI VCY OF THE AD

2026-07-01 00:01:00 2026-07-31 13:15:00

A2043/26 warning

Aerodrome restriction

VISAKHAPATNAM VOVZ IS A JOINT USER MIL AIR STN AND ALL CIV FLT TO/FM VOVZ OPR ONLY WITH PRIOR APPROVAL. CIV ACFT OPR ARE NOT TO FILE VOVZ AS AN ALTN AD UNLESS SPECIFICALLY CLR BY THE STN AUTHORITIES

2026-06-29 11:35:00 2026-09-28 23:59:00

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Nearby Airports

VEJP Jeypore Airport 79 NM VORY Rajahmundry Airport 89 NM VEBM Berhampur Airport 133 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at VOVZ?: Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega offers Jet A-1.
Does VOVZ require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega (India).
Does VOVZ require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega.
Where is VOVZ located?: Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega (VOVZ) is located in Visakhapatnam, India.
What is the IATA code for VOVZ?: The IATA code for Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega is VTZ.
Is VOVZ a port of entry?: Yes, Visakhapatnam Airport / INS Dega is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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