Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
IXZ is the IATA airport code for Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh, located in Port Blair, India. Its ICAO code is VOPB. The airport is classified as a International Airport with scheduled commercial passenger service. It operates in the Asia/Kolkata timezone at an elevation of 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. It has 2 runways.
About Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh
Wikipedia ↗Veer Savarkar International Airport is the primary airport serving the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. It is located about 2 km (1.2 mi) south of Port Blair, the capital of the islands. It is named after Indian politician Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 2002. It operates as a civil enclave, sharing airside facilities with INS Utkrosh of the Indian Navy. While the civilian terminals are operated by the Airports Authority of India, air traffic operations are overseen by the Indian Navy.
Location
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| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10,795 ft (3,290 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
| 04/22 | 10,795 ft (3,290 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | Asphalt | Yes | Open |
Airlines (5)
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- IATA Code
- IXZ
- ICAO Code
- VOPB
- Type
- International Airport
- City
- Port Blair
- Country
- India
- Region
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Local Time
- —
- Elevation
- 13 ft (4 m)
- Coordinates
- 11.6402°N, 92.7290°E
- Annual Passengers
- 185,688
- Opened
- 1985
- Operator
- Indian Navy
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