Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (IXZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (IATA: IXZ · ICAO: VOPB) is a large airport serving Port Blair, India. It lies at 11.6402° N, 92.7290° E, 13 ft (4 m) above sea level.
Overview of Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Port Blair in India. It is identified by the IATA code IXZ and the ICAO code VOPB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3290 m (10795 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 13 ft (4 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Car Nicobar Air Force Base (CBD) about 277 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 ≈ 3,290 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh
Where is Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh located?
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh is located in Port Blair, India. Its coordinates are 11.6402° N, 92.7290° E.
What is the airport code for Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh?
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh has an IATA code of IXZ and an ICAO code of VOPB.
How long is the runway at Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh?
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh's longest runway is about 3290 m (10795 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh have?
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh a major airport?
Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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