Airport code
IXZ — Vir Savarkar International Airport
IXZ is the IATA code for Vir Savarkar International Airport, an airport serving Port Blair, India. Its ICAO code is VOPB, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 11.6412, 92.7297 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 14 ft (4 m).
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About Vir Savarkar International Airport
Veer Savarkar International Airport is the primary airport serving the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. It is located about 2 km (1.2 mi) south of Port Blair, the capital of the islands. It opened in 2000 and was named after Indian politician Vinayak Damodar Savarkar in 2002.
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Airport information
| IATA code | IXZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VOPB |
| Airport name | Vir Savarkar International Airport |
| City | Port Blair |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 11.6412 |
| Longitude | 92.7297 |
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 10,795 ft (3,290 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Vir Savarkar International Airport?
The IATA code for Vir Savarkar International Airport is IXZ.
What is the ICAO code for Vir Savarkar International Airport?
The ICAO code for Vir Savarkar International Airport is VOPB.
Where is IXZ airport located?
Vir Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) is located in Port Blair, India.
What time zone is IXZ in?
Vir Savarkar International Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to IXZ?
The nearest airport to Vir Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) is Pathein Airport (BSX) in Pathein, about 616 km away.
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