Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC): Codes, Runways & Location
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IATA: IXC · ICAO: VICG) is a large airport serving Chandigarh, India. It lies at 30.6735° N, 76.7885° E, 1012 ft (308 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Chandigarh in India. It is identified by the IATA code IXC and the ICAO code VICG. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 1012 ft (308 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Ambala Air Force Station about 34 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 ≈ 3,800 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport
Where is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport located?
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport is located in Chandigarh, India. Its coordinates are 30.6735° N, 76.7885° E.
What is the airport code for Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport?
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport has an IATA code of IXC and an ICAO code of VICG.
How long is the runway at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport?
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport's longest runway is about 3800 m (12467 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport have?
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport a major airport?
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
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