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Ambala Air Force Station · Ambala

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
909 ft / 277 m
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Ambala Air Force Station (VIAM), located in Ambala, India. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 909 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 4,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Ambala Air Force Station
ICAO / IATA
VIAM / —
Municipality
Ambala
Country
Region
IN-HR — Haryana
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
4,000 ft
Elevation
909 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12L / 30R
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,224 ft / 2,811 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 122° / 302°
RWY 12L (122°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30R (302°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 12R / 30L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,952 ft / 2,424 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 122° / 302°
RWY 12R (122°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30L (302°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

VICGILS
Chandigarh International Airport
34 km / 18 nm
VILD
Ludhiana Airport
99 km / 53 nm
VIDN
Dehradun Jolly Grant Airport
132 km / 71 nm
VIHR
Hisar Airport
167 km / 90 nm
VIBR
Kullu Manali Airport
171 km / 92 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026