Pathankot Airport — Pathankot, India

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Pathankot Airport in Pathankot uses the IATA code IXP, with VIPK as its ICAO identifier.

Distance & flight time from IXP

Pathankot Airport

IXP denotes Pathankot Airport, a civil enclave sharing its runway with an Indian Air Force station in the Punjab city of Pathankot, near the borders of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Given its military co-location, IXP has historically had limited and intermittent commercial passenger service, functioning primarily as a strategic defense airfield. The surrounding city serves as a transit point for travelers heading toward Himachal hill stations such as Dalhousie and Chamba, or toward the Kashmir valley by road. Civil aviation activity at IXP has periodically expanded under Indian regional connectivity schemes, though scheduled flights remain far less frequent than at nearby major hubs like Amritsar.

Runways at Pathankot Airport (IXP)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
01/198970 ft (2734 m)150 ft (46 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Pathankot Airport (IXP)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP122.7 MHz
TWRTWR122.7 MHz

Airports near Pathankot Airport (IXP)

IXP is Pathankot Airport in Punjab, India, primarily an Indian Air Force base with limited civilian flights. Searchers should verify current scheduled service, as commercial operations at IXP have been sporadic.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Pathankot Airport?

The IATA code for Pathankot Airport is IXP.

What is the ICAO code for Pathankot Airport?

The ICAO code for Pathankot Airport is VIPK. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.