Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (VEAT)
Medium airport · Agartala, Tripura, India
Airport data
| Name | Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEAT |
| IATA | IXA |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°53'13" E 91°14'25" 23.88700, 91.24040 |
| Location | Agartala, Tripura, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport at a glance
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport is a medium airport in Agartala, Tripura, India, known to airline systems as IXA. The field elevation of 46 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEAT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 7,500 ft (2286 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEAT shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | VGHS | 86 km (46 NM) |
| Kailashahar Airport | VEKR | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Osmany International Airport | VGSY | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Lengpui Airport | VELP | 140 km (76 NM) |
| Barisal Airport | VGBR | 154 km (83 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 46 ft field elevation of Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 139 airports and airfields we list for India — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport
What is the ICAO code of Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport is VEAT, and its IATA code is IXA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport above sea level?
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.8870, 91.2404 — in Agartala, Tripura, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, about 86 km away.
Does VEAT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEAT appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport?
Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,500 ft (2286 m) with a ASP surface.