Airport code
DED — Dehradun Airport
DED is the IATA code for Dehradun Airport, an airport serving Dehradun (Jauligrant), India. Its ICAO code is VIDN, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 30.1897, 78.1803 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1831 ft (558 m).
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About Dehradun Airport
Dehradun Airport, also known as Jolly Grant Airport, is a domestic airport serving Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand, India. It is located in Jauligrant, 25 km (16 mi) south of the city, 20 km (12 mi) from Rishikesh and 35 km (22 mi) from Haridwar. Commercial operations began on 30 March 2008, after the runway was extended to accommodate larger aircraft. A new terminal building was inaugurated in February 2009. The current passenger terminal was inaugurated in October 2021. The airport is the 32nd-busiest airport in India, with over 1.5 million annual passengers.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | DED |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VIDN |
| Airport name | Dehradun Airport |
| City | Dehradun (Jauligrant) |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 30.1897 |
| Longitude | 78.1803 |
| Elevation | 1831 ft (558 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,000 ft (2,134 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Dehradun Airport?
The IATA code for Dehradun Airport is DED.
What is the ICAO code for Dehradun Airport?
The ICAO code for Dehradun Airport is VIDN.
Where is DED airport located?
Dehradun Airport (DED) is located in Dehradun (Jauligrant), India.
What time zone is DED in?
Dehradun Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to DED?
The nearest airport to Dehradun Airport (DED) is Chandigarh Airport (IXC) in Chandigarh, about 144 km away.
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