Airport code
IXS — Silchar Airport
IXS is the IATA code for Silchar Airport, an airport serving Silchar, India. Its ICAO code is VEKU, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 24.9129, 92.9787 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 352 ft (107 m).
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About Silchar Airport
Silchar Airport is a domestic airport serving city of Silchar, Assam, India. It is located at Kumbhirgram, on the foothills of the Barail Range, 29 km (18 mi) from the city centre. It was built by the British as RAF Station Kumbhirgram in 1944 and transferred to the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF).
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | IXS |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VEKU |
| Airport name | Silchar Airport |
| City | Silchar |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 24.9129 |
| Longitude | 92.9787 |
| Elevation | 352 ft (107 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 5,993 ft (1,827 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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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.
Where is IXS airport located?
Silchar Airport (IXS) is located in Silchar, India.
What time zone is IXS in?
Silchar Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to IXS?
The nearest airport to Silchar Airport (IXS) is Imphal Airport (IMF) in Imphal, about 94 km away.
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