IATA IXS
ICAO
VEKU
VE = India (East)

Silchar Airport

Silchar, Assam, India

Also known as: Kumbhigram Air Force Station
Regional Airport ✓ Scheduled Service
Timezone Asia/Kolkata
Local Time
Elevation 352 ft (107 m)
Coordinates 24.9129°N, 92.9787°E
Runways 2
Airlines 3

IXS is the IATA airport code for Silchar Airport, located in Silchar, India. Its ICAO code is VEKU. The airport is classified as a Regional Airport with scheduled commercial passenger service. It operates in the Asia/Kolkata timezone at an elevation of 352 ft (107 m) above sea level. It has 2 runways.

About Silchar Airport

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Silchar Airport is a domestic airport serving city of Silchar, Assam, India. It is located at Kumbhirgram, on the foothills of the Barail Range, 29 km (18 mi) from the city centre. It was built by the British as RAF Station Kumbhirgram in 1944 and transferred to the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF).

Runways (2)

N
Designation Length Width Surface Lighted Status
06/24 5,993 ft (1,827 m) 148 ft (45 m) Asphalt Yes Open
06/24 5,993 ft (1,827 m) 148 ft (45 m) Asphalt Yes Open

Airlines (3)

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Airport Details

IATA Code
IXS
ICAO Code
VEKU
Type
Regional Airport
City
Silchar
Country
India
Region
Assam
Timezone
Asia/Kolkata
Local Time
Elevation
352 ft (107 m)
Coordinates
24.9129°N, 92.9787°E

Airport Stats

Annual Passengers
36,586
Operator
Indian Air Force