Silchar Airport — Silchar, India
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Distance & flight time from IXS
Silchar Airport
IXS identifies Silchar Airport, also known as Kumbhirgram Airport, located in the Barak Valley region of southern Assam, India. It serves as a key air link for a part of Assam geographically separated from the Brahmaputra valley by hills, making air travel especially valuable given the longer road journeys to Guwahati. IXS connects Silchar to Kolkata, Guwahati, Delhi, and other cities, supporting the region's tea estates and cross-border trade proximity to Bangladesh and Mizoram. The airport originated from a wartime airstrip and has since been developed into a civilian facility handling growing passenger traffic under India's regional connectivity push.
Runways at Silchar Airport (IXS)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5993 ft (1827 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Silchar Airport (IXS)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 122.7 MHz |
| RDO | RDO | 349.7 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 123.5 MHz |
Airports near Silchar Airport (IXS)
- Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (IMF) — 94.2 km (58.5 mi)
- Osmany International Airport (ZYL) — 112.5 km (69.9 mi)
- Kailashahar Airport (IXH) — 119.0 km (73.9 mi)
- Lengpui Airport (AJL) — 124.7 km (77.5 mi)
- Shillong Airport (SHL) — 133.5 km (83.0 mi)
- Dimapur Airport (DMU) — 134.1 km (83.3 mi)
- Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) — 192.8 km (119.8 mi)
- Tezpur Airport (TEZ) — 200.7 km (124.7 mi)
IXS is Silchar Airport (Kumbhirgram) in Assam's Barak Valley, India. Searchers usually want flight options to Kolkata or Guwahati and background on the airport's alternate Kumbhirgram name.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Silchar Airport?
The IATA code for Silchar Airport is IXS.
What is the ICAO code for Silchar Airport?
The ICAO code for Silchar Airport is VEKU. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.