Airport code
IXD — Allahabad Airport
IXD is the IATA code for Allahabad Airport, an airport serving Allahabad, India. Its ICAO code is VIAL, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 25.4401, 81.7339 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 322 ft (98 m).
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About Allahabad Airport
Prayagraj Airport, also known as Allahabad Airport, is a major domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base serving the city of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. Located in the Bamrauli suburb of the city and spreading over approximately 800 acres, Prayagraj Airport is among the largest airports in Uttar Pradesh, and one of the oldest airports in India. This airport is currently under joint operation of the Indian Air Force and the Airports Authority of India.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | IXD |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VIAL |
| Airport name | Allahabad Airport |
| City | Allahabad |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 25.4401 |
| Longitude | 81.7339 |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 8,110 ft (2,472 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Allahabad Airport?
The IATA code for Allahabad Airport is IXD.
What is the ICAO code for Allahabad Airport?
The ICAO code for Allahabad Airport is VIAL.
Where is IXD airport located?
Allahabad Airport (IXD) is located in Allahabad, India.
What time zone is IXD in?
Allahabad Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to IXD?
The nearest airport to Allahabad Airport (IXD) is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, about 113 km away.
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