Better known as Shivani airport, Akola airport is located in Akola and comes under Indian state of Maharashtra. Maharashtra in total has got 26 airport and Akola airport is one of them. Public Works Department constructed the airport back in 1943. Akola is located in Vidarbha region in the state of Maharashtra and is governed by Akola Municipal Corporation. In today’s time, Akola is a developing city and also a major city of Vidarbha. One never imagined that even the IT sector could show theinterest to this extent there would be more than 500 MNC’s located in a short span of 3 years. Akola is mainly known for the production of cotton, pulses, and has a very good grain market. The city is also known for its cultural activities like spirituality, theater, classical music, literature and sports. The city covers the total area of more than 5,431 square kilometers and population of 1 million. Native language of Akola is Marathi.
The Akola airport is located at an elevation of 999 ft and is also one of the oldest airports in India. The location of the Akola airport is very convenient for all as it is locate just 7 km from the National Highway No. 6. Airport Authority of India is the whole sole responsible body for Akola airport and has also requested for additional land for the renovation of the airport. The location of the airport is Latitude 20.666668 / Longitude 77.083336. The airport codes are FlightStats code: AKD, IATA code: AKD, ICAO code: VAAK.
Akola Airport Contact Detail – Phone Number, Email Address, Fax Number, IATA Code
| IATA Code | AKD | ICAO Code | VAAK |
| Phone | 91-22-28300606 | Fax | 91-22-28300606 |
| Latitude | 20.6989994 | Longitude | 77.0586014 |
| Time Zone | Asia/Kolkata (GMT +5.5:00) | WAC | 733 |
| [email protected] | Runway 1 | 4600 ft |
Akola Airport Address, Distance from City
| Airport Name | Akola Airport |
| City Name | Akola |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Distance from the City | 5 Kms. |
| Address | Airport-in-Charge |
| Airports Authority of India | |
| Akola Airport | |
| Akola (Maharashtra) | |
| Alternative Address | |
| Address | Regional Executive Director |
| Western Region | |
| Porta Cabins, New Airport Colony | |
| Opposite Hanuman Road | |
| Vile Parle East | |
| Mumbai-400099 |