Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL): Codes, Runways & Location
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IATA: IXL · ICAO: VILH) is a medium-sized airport serving Leh, India. It lies at 34.1359° N, 77.5465° E, 10682 ft (3256 m) above sea level.
Overview of Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Leh in India. It is identified by the IATA code IXL and the ICAO code VILH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2755 m (9040 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 10682 ft (3256 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Skardu International Airport (KDU) about 227 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 ≈ 2,755 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Where is Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport located?
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is located in Leh, India. Its coordinates are 34.1359° N, 77.5465° E.
What is the airport code for Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport?
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport has an IATA code of IXL and an ICAO code of VILH.
How long is the runway at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport?
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport's longest runway is about 2755 m (9040 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport have?
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport a major airport?
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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