Vellore Airport

Vellore, IN 🇮🇳 Small Airport

ICAO

VOVR

IATA

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Elevation

764 ft

Region

IN-TN

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Airport Information

GPS Code: VOVR

Local Code: Not available

Location: 12.9088° N, 79.066803° E

Continent: AS

Type: Small Airport

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Vellore Airport (VOVR) is not yet fully operational for commercial passenger flights, and therefore, recent traveler reviews and experiences are unavailable. The airport has been under construction and development for an extended period, leading to a mixed sentiment among locals, with excitement for its potential benefits tempered by frustration over repeated delays. Recent reports from late 2023 indicate that development work is complete, licensing is underway, and test flights have been successfully conducted, with commercial operations anticipated to commence soon.

What Travelers Anticipate/Look Forward To:

  • Enhanced Regional Connectivity: The airport is expected to connect Vellore with major cities like Bengaluru and Chennai, initially through 9-seater or 20-seater planes under the UDAN-RCS scheme.
  • Boost to Local Economy: There is considerable excitement among locals for the airport's potential to significantly benefit tourism, healthcare (especially CMC Hospital), education (VIT Vellore), and trade in Vellore and surrounding regions.
  • Modern Infrastructure: The airport facilities include an 850-meter-long runway, a terminal building, taxiways, ground handling equipment, air traffic control (ATC), and an aviation information receiving facility, with security arrangements reviewed as part of preparations for operation.
Common Complaints
  • Prolonged Delays in Operation: The most significant complaint is the extended construction period and numerous missed deadlines for commercial flight operations, which have been ongoing for several years.
  • Land Acquisition Issues: Delays in completion have been attributed in part to land acquisition issues from the Highway Department, impacting road space and airstrip expansion.
  • Lack of Commercial Flights: Travelers and locals express frustration that despite the infrastructure being largely ready, the airport remains non-functional for regular passenger traffic.

While Vellore Airport's facilities are reportedly complete and licensing is in progress, it has yet to open its doors for commercial travelers. The community eagerly awaits the commencement of flights, hoping it will fulfill its promise as a vital hub for regional development and connectivity.

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