Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport guide
Updated 2026-10-16Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport sits at 3,256 metres above sea level in the Indus Valley of Ladakh, making it the highest commercial airport in India. The Indian Air Force built the airstrip in 1961, and the Airports Authority of India runs the civil side. It is named after the 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, a Ladakhi lama and diplomat.
Services at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
1 of 6 available- None listed yetParking
- None listed yetCar Rentals
- 1optionHotelsThe Grand Dragon LadakhView hotels guide
- None listed yetLounges
- None listed yetShuttles
- None listed yetPublic Transport
Key facts
- Passengers1.1M1,100,000 in 2026
- Services1listed across 1 of 6 types
- Movements8.4K8,360 flights a year
- Local timeKolkata time
- IATAIXLICAO VILH
- Opened1985
- Runways1
- Terminals1domestic
Terminals
1 terminal- MADomesticMain TerminalAir India, IndiGo, SpiceJet
Nearby cities
straight-line distance- LehNortheast of the airport5 km
Questions
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What are the airport codes for Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport?
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport uses the following codes: IATA: IXL, ICAO: VILH. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.
Where is Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport located?
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is located in Leh, Ladakh, India. The airport coordinates are 34.1359°, 77.5465°.
What services are available at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport?
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport offers: 1 nearby hotels. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.
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