Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport — Agartala, India
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (Agartala) is IXA — its ICAO code is VEAT.
Distance & flight time from IXA
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport
IXA identifies Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport, the principal gateway to Tripura in India's northeast. Sitting close to the Bangladesh border, the airport is named after a former ruler of the Tripura kingdom and has grown into one of the busiest airports in the northeastern region, second only to Guwahati in traffic. It handles domestic flights connecting Agartala to Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, Bengaluru, and other major Indian cities, supporting the region's tea, bamboo, and handicraft trade as well as tourism to nearby hill destinations. The terminal has been progressively modernized to accommodate rising passenger numbers, reflecting the northeast's broader push for improved air connectivity given the area's limited road and rail links to the rest of India.
Runways at Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7500 ft (2286 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 123.5 MHz |
Airports near Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA)
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) — 85.8 km (53.3 mi)
- Kailashahar Airport (IXH) — 90.9 km (56.5 mi)
- Osmany International Airport (ZYL) — 135.4 km (84.1 mi)
- Lengpui Airport (AJL) — 140.4 km (87.2 mi)
- Barisal Airport (BZL) — 154.2 km (95.8 mi)
- Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) — 191.3 km (118.9 mi)
- Silchar Airport (IXS) — 209.8 km (130.4 mi)
- Shillong Airport (SHL) — 215.3 km (133.8 mi)
IXA is Agartala Airport in Tripura, India, named for Maharaja Bir Bikram. People searching IXA usually want its domestic routes, terminal facilities, or distance from Agartala city center.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport?
The IATA code for Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport is IXA.
What is the ICAO code for Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport?
The ICAO code for Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport is VEAT. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.