Hashimara Air Force Station
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal, India
VEHX is the ICAO airport code for Hashimara Air Force Station, located in Jalpaiguri, India. The airport is classified as a Regional Airport. It operates in the Asia/Kolkata timezone at an elevation of 340 ft (104 m) above sea level. It has 4 runways.
About Hashimara Air Force Station
Wikipedia ↗Hasimara Air Force Station is an Indian Air Force (IAF) base located in Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India. Hasimara is located strategically near the Indo-Bhutan border. It is also the closest Indian air base to the Chumbi Valley - the tri-junction between the Indian state of Sikkim, Bhutan and the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Location
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗Runways (4)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10L/28R | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) | 110 ft (34 m) | Asphalt | No | Closed |
| 11R/29L | 9,000 ft (2,743 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | Pem | Yes | Open |
| 10L/28R | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) | 110 ft (34 m) | Asphalt | No | Closed |
| 11R/29L | 9,000 ft (2,743 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | Pem | Yes | Open |
Airport Details
- ICAO Code
- VEHX
- Type
- Regional Airport
- City
- Jalpaiguri
- Country
- India
- Region
- West Bengal
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Local Time
- —
- Elevation
- 340 ft (104 m)
- Coordinates
- 26.6983°N, 89.3691°E
External Links
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