Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport (VELR)
Medium airport · Lilabari, Assam, India
Airport data
| Name | Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VELR |
| IATA | IXI |
| Elevation | 330 ft (101 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°17'44" E 94°5'50" 27.29568, 94.09727 |
| Location | Lilabari, Assam, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 7,500 ft (2286 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport at a glance
Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport is a medium airport in Lilabari, Assam, India, known to airline systems as IXI. The field elevation of 330 ft (101 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VELR 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, 04/22, offers 7,500 ft (2286 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VELR 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 Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ziro Airport | VEZO | 42 km (23 NM) |
| Itanagar Donyi Polo Hollongi Airport | VEHO | 58 km (31 NM) |
| Jorhat Airport | VEJT | 63 km (34 NM) |
| Dibrugarh Airport | VEMN | 93 km (50 NM) |
| Along Airport | VEAN | 120 km (65 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 330 ft field elevation of Lilabari North Lakhimpur 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 Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport is VELR, and its IATA code is IXI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport above sea level?
Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport sits at an elevation of 330 feet (101 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.2957, 94.0973 — in Lilabari, Assam, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ziro Airport, about 42 km away.
Does VELR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VELR 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 Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport?
Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 7,500 ft (2286 m) with a PEM surface.