Birsa Munda Airport (VERC)
Medium airport · Ranchi, Jharkhand, India
Airport data
| Name | Birsa Munda Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VERC |
| IATA | IXR |
| Elevation | 2,148 ft (655 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°18'51" E 85°19'18" 23.31430, 85.32170 |
| Location | Ranchi, Jharkhand, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,855 ft (2699 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Birsa Munda Airport at a glance
Birsa Munda Airport is a medium airport in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, known to airline systems as IXR. The field elevation of 2,148 ft (655 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VERC 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, 13/31, offers 8,855 ft (2699 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VERC 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 Birsa Munda Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sonari Airport | VEJS | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Dhanbad Airport | VEDB | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Rourkela Airport | VERK | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Gaya Airport | VEGY | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport | VEDG | 199 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Birsa Munda Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,148 ft field elevation of Birsa Munda 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 Birsa Munda Airport
What is the ICAO code of Birsa Munda Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Birsa Munda Airport is VERC, and its IATA code is IXR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Birsa Munda Airport above sea level?
Birsa Munda Airport sits at an elevation of 2,148 feet (655 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Birsa Munda Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.3143, 85.3217 — in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sonari Airport, about 103 km away.
Does VERC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VERC 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 Birsa Munda Airport?
Birsa Munda Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 8,855 ft (2699 m) with a ASP surface.