Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): Codes, Runways & Location
Birsa Munda Airport (IATA: IXR · ICAO: VERC) is a medium-sized airport serving Ranchi, India. It lies at 23.3143° N, 85.3217° E, 2148 ft (655 m) above sea level.
Overview of Birsa Munda Airport
Birsa Munda Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Ranchi in India. It is identified by the IATA code IXR and the ICAO code VERC. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Birsa Munda Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2699 m (8855 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 2148 ft (655 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sonari Airport (IXW) about 103 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,699 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Birsa Munda Airport
Where is Birsa Munda Airport located?
Birsa Munda Airport is located in Ranchi, India. Its coordinates are 23.3143° N, 85.3217° E.
What is the airport code for Birsa Munda Airport?
Birsa Munda Airport has an IATA code of IXR and an ICAO code of VERC.
How long is the runway at Birsa Munda Airport?
Birsa Munda Airport's longest runway is about 2699 m (8855 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Birsa Munda Airport have?
Birsa Munda Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Birsa Munda Airport a major airport?
Birsa Munda Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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