Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
Elevation & National Context
HSS lies at 213 m (700 ft), #237 of 650 published airports by elevation and 58.5 percentile among 7,558 worldwide. It is 102 ft above the India median (598 ft, 26 airports); SXR is highest at 5,429 ft, 4,729 ft higher than HSS.
Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
Closest of 2 paved-runway (≥5,000 ft) neighbours within 100 NM: Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 80.6 NM, 14,534 ft. Next: HWR 94 NM. DEL has the radius's longest runway, 4,298 ft more than HSS.
Runway Inventory & National Standing
HSS runway: 12/30 10,236 × 150 ft asphalt (asp). National standing: #21 of 26 in India; DEL leads by 4,298 ft (14,534 ft). +2.4% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,236 ft (3120 m / 3.120 km) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi International Airport (New Delhi) | DEL | 80.6 NM (149.3 km) | 14,534 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Halwara International Airport (Halwara) | HWR | 94 NM (174.1 km) | 10,007 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →