Kailashahar Airport (VEKR)
Medium airport · Kailashahar, Tripura, India
Airport data
| Name | Kailashahar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEKR |
| IATA | IXH |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°18'31" E 92°0'28" 24.30866, 92.00768 |
| Location | Kailashahar, Tripura, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 3,300 ft (1006 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Kailashahar Airport at a glance
Kailashahar Airport is a medium airport in Kailashahar, Tripura, India, known to airline systems as IXH. The field elevation of 79 ft (24 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEKR are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 03/21, offers 3,300 ft (1006 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEKR 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 Kailashahar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Osmany International Airport | VGSY | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Lengpui Airport | VELP | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport | VEAT | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Silchar Airport | VEKU | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Shillong Airport | VEBI | 155 km (84 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kailashahar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 79 ft field elevation of Kailashahar 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 Kailashahar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kailashahar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kailashahar Airport is VEKR, and its IATA code is IXH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kailashahar Airport above sea level?
Kailashahar Airport sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kailashahar Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.3087, 92.0077 — in Kailashahar, Tripura, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Osmany International Airport, about 74 km away.
Does VEKR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEKR 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 Kailashahar Airport?
Kailashahar Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 3,300 ft (1006 m) with a ASP surface.