Silchar Airport (VEKU)
Medium airport · Silchar, Assam, India
Airport data
| Name | Silchar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VEKU |
| IATA | IXS |
| Elevation | 352 ft (107 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°54'46" E 92°58'43" 24.91290, 92.97870 |
| Location | Silchar, Assam, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 5,993 ft (1827 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Silchar Airport at a glance
Silchar Airport is a medium airport in Silchar, Assam, India, known to airline systems as IXS. The field elevation of 352 ft (107 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VEKU 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, 06/24, offers 5,993 ft (1827 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VEKU 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 Silchar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bir Tikendrajit International Airport | VEIM | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Osmany International Airport | VGSY | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Kailashahar Airport | VEKR | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Lengpui Airport | VELP | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Shillong Airport | VEBI | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Silchar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 352 ft field elevation of Silchar 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 Silchar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Silchar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Silchar Airport is VEKU, and its IATA code is IXS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Silchar Airport above sea level?
Silchar Airport sits at an elevation of 352 feet (107 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Silchar Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.9129, 92.9787 — in Silchar, Assam, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, about 94 km away.
Does VEKU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VEKU 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 Silchar Airport?
Silchar Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 5,993 ft (1827 m) with a ASP surface.