Kandla Airport — Kandla, India
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Kandla Airport (Kandla) is IXY — its ICAO code is VAKE.
Distance & flight time from IXY
Kandla Airport
IXY denotes Kandla Airport, serving the port city of Kandla in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India, home to one of the country's major seaports and a special economic zone. The airport primarily supports cargo, trade, and business travel tied to Kandla's shipping and salt production industries rather than large-scale tourist traffic. IXY has historically offered limited scheduled passenger flights, often fluctuating based on demand from the port's commercial and logistics sector. Its location in the arid Kutch region also places it near the Rann of Kutch, a seasonal salt marsh landscape that draws visitors during the cooler winter months, though most IXY traffic remains business-oriented.
Runways at Kandla Airport (IXY)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4997 ft (1523 m) | 94 ft (29 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Kandla Airport (IXY)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 122.3 MHz |
Airports near Kandla Airport (IXY)
- Bhuj Airport (BHJ) — 48.1 km (29.9 mi)
- Jamnagar Airport (JGA) — 72.5 km (45.0 mi)
- Rajkot Airport (RAJ) — 113.3 km (70.4 mi)
- Rajkot International Airport (HSR) — 126.2 km (78.4 mi)
- Porbandar Airport (PBD) — 169.0 km (105.0 mi)
- Keshod Airport (IXK) — 200.4 km (124.5 mi)
- Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport (AMD) — 259.3 km (161.1 mi)
- Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) — 262.3 km (163.0 mi)
IXY is Kandla Airport in Gujarat, India, near the major Kandla port. Searchers typically want to know about current flight frequency, since IXY sees mostly business and logistics-related passenger traffic.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Kandla Airport?
The IATA code for Kandla Airport is IXY.
What is the ICAO code for Kandla Airport?
The ICAO code for Kandla Airport is VAKE. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.