NAME
Bagdogra Airport
IDENTIFIER
IXB/VEBD
SERVES
Siliguri
OWNER
Indian Air Force
OPERATOR
Airports Authority of India
PUBLIC/PRIVATE
Military/Public
LOCAL TIME
18. Jul 08:29
IST
DESCRIPTION
Bagdogra International Airport, also known as Siliguri International Airport, is a customs airport serving the city of Siliguri in West Bengal, India. It is located in Bagdogra, 12 km south-west from the city centre.
It is operated as a civil enclave at Bagdogra Air Force Station of the Indian Air Force. It is the gateway to the hill stations of Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kurseong, Kalimpong, Mirik and other parts of North Bengal region. As a major transport hub in the region, the airport sees thousands of tourists annually. The Government of India conferred limited international airport status to the airport in 2002 with limited international operations to Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi and Paro. This is the second busiest airport in West Bengal.
SOURCE: Wikipedia
RUNWAYS
| IDENTIFIER |
Length (m/ft) |
SURFACE |
| 18/36
|
2,754/9,035 |
Concrete / Asphalt |