Kumbhigram AFS

Summary

Operating Country 🇮🇳 India
Location 🇮🇳 India
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1944
Operating OrganizationIndian Air Force
Units
  • Indian Air Force

Description

Silchar Airport, also known historically as RAF Station Kumbhirgram, was built by the British in 1944 and subsequently transferred to the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF). It operates as a civil enclave airport under the control of the Indian Air Force, with operations managed by both the Indian Air Force and the Airports Authority of India. The airport is located at Kumbhirgram, approximately 29 km from the city center of Silchar, Assam, India. It features a single domestic terminal and a runway capable of handling aircraft such as the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. The runway is equipped with a precision approach path indicator (PAPI) and an instrument landing system (ILS). Indian Oil provides aviation fuel services. The airport serves as a public and military facility.

Location & Details

Map of Kumbhigram AFS
Coordinates24.9131°N, 92.9786°E
Elevation107 m (351 ft)
IATA codeIXS
ICAO codeVEKU
Runways
  • 06/24 [Asphalt]
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