Silchar Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Silchar Airport, also called Kumbhirgram Airport, is in the Cachar district of southern Assam, about 29 km from Silchar city centre. It began as RAF Station Kumbhirgram, built by the British in 1944, and later passed to the Royal Indian Air Force. The Indian Air Force still owns the field and shares its operation with the Airports Authority of India, which runs the civil flights.
Services at Silchar Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 1optionHotelsHotel Cachar Club by SiaraView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers425K424,500 in 2025
- Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
- Movements3.0K2,996 flights a year
- Local timeKolkata time
- IATAIXSICAO VEKU
- Opened1944
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- MADomesticMain TerminalAlliance Air, IndiGo
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- SilcharWest of the airport29 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Silchar Airport?
Silchar Airport uses the following codes: IATA: IXS, ICAO: VEKU. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Silchar Airport located?
Silchar Airport is located in Silchar, Assam, India. The airport coordinates are 24.9129°, 92.9787°.
What services are available at Silchar Airport?
Silchar Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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