Donakonda Airport

Donakonda Airport
Summary
Airport typePublic
OwnerAirports Authority of India
OperatorAirports Authority of India
LocationDonakonda, Andhra Pradesh
Time zoneIST (UTC+05:30)
Elevation AMSL467 ft (142 m)
Coordinates15°49′28″N 079°29′12″E / 15.82444°N 79.48667°E / 15.82444; 79.48667
Maps
VODK is located in Andhra Pradesh
VODK
VODK
Location in Andhra Pradesh
VODK is located in India
VODK
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VODK (India)
Interactive map of Donakonda Airport
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
05/23 3,000 914 N/A

Donakonda Airport (ICAO: VODK) is located at Donakonda in the Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It was constructed during the Second World War by the British to refuel its aircraft.[1] It is owned by the Airports Authority of India and is closed.[2] There have been plans to redevelop the airstrip by the Airports Authority of India, but so far there is no further development.[3]

History

The airport was constructed during World War II by the British administration for military purposes and emergency aircraft refuelling operations.[4] After Indian independence, the airport remained under limited use and gradually became inactive.

In later years, the Government of Andhra Pradesh proposed redevelopment of the airport for regional connectivity and industrial development in the Donakonda region.[4]

Infrastructure

Donakonda Airport has a single runway designated 05/23.[5] The airport currently lacks a passenger terminal and modern navigational facilities. The airstrip is maintained by the Airports Authority of India.

Airlines and destinations

There are no scheduled commercial air services. [2]

References

  1. ↑ S., Murali (21 March 2014). "Debates take Donakonda turn". The Hindu. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  2. 1 2 Ifrah Mufti (9 August 2019). "India spent Rs 36 crore in 2018-19 on 27 airports where not a single flight takes off". theprint.in. ThePrint.
  3. ↑ "Donakonda Airport Profile | CAPA". centreforaviation.com. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  4. 1 2 "Donakonda Airstrip Set for Revival as Airport". www.deccanchronicle.com. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "Donakonda Airport | AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA". www.aai.aero. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
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