Donakonda Airport

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Donakonda Airport

Donakoṇḍa Vimānāśrayaṃ
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Summary
Airport typePublic
Operator Airports Authority of India
Location Donakonda, Andhra Pradesh
Elevation  AMSL 467 ft / 142 m
Coordinates 15°49′28″N079°29′12″E / 15.82444°N 79.48667°E / 15.82444; 79.48667 Coordinates: 15°49′28″N079°29′12″E / 15.82444°N 79.48667°E / 15.82444; 79.48667
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Direction LengthSurface
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05/233,000914N/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.[ citation needed ]

Contents

Airlines and destinations

There are no scheduled commercial air services.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. S., Murali (21 March 2014). "Debates take Donakonda turn". The Hindu . Retrieved 31 March 2014.