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Bagdogra Airport (VEBD/IXB) — Siliguri, India

Bagdogra Airport (VEBD/IXB) serves Siliguri, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (18/36). Field elevation is 412 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Frequencies 2/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 1/1
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: VEBD
  • Name: Bagdogra Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 26.6812
  • Longitude: 88.328598
  • Elevation: 412 ft
  • Country: India
  • Municipality: Siliguri
  • IATA Code: IXB
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 18/36

  • Designation: 18/36
  • Dimensions: 2754x46m
  • Surface: PEM
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: ILS 36 108.1
  • Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
  • Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

  • Tower: 122.300 MHz
  • Ground: N/A
  • Operations: 293.100 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 131.200 MHz
  • ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A
Tuesday N/A
Wednesday N/A
Thursday N/A
Friday N/A
Saturday N/A
Sunday N/A
  • Extra Hours On Request: No
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: N/A
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: No
  • PPR Required: Yes
  • PPR Contact: AAI Bagdogra; coordination with IAF required.
  • Remarks: N/A

Fees

  • Landing Fee: Based on MTOW per AAI tariff; approx INR 200-450/ton
  • Parking Fee: INR 50-130/ton per 4h block
  • Handling Mandatory: Yes
  • Currency: INR
  • Remarks: Bagdogra Airport. AAI operated. Joint civil-military (IAF). Gateway to Darjeeling, Sikkim, and NE India.

Fuel Information

  • Fuel Type: Jet A-1
  • Price/L: N/A
  • Last Updated: 2026-02-18
  • Remarks: IOCL supply. Available during operating hours.

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Yes
  • GENDEC Required: Yes
  • GAR Required: No
  • Remarks: International airport. CIQ available. Flights to Paro (Bhutan), Bangkok.

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Restrictions

  • Curfew Start: N/A
  • Curfew End: N/A
  • Noise Chapter Min: N/A
  • Remarks: Joint civil-military airport (IAF). Elevation 412 ft AMSL.

Airport Services

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India Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d
  • Overflight Permit: Yes
  • Landing Permit: Yes
  • Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours minimum; 7 working days for Prior Reference Countries (PRC)
  • Landing Lead Time: Standard: 3 working days (flight on 4th day). PRC countries: 7 working days (flight on 8th day). Tech stop/fuel stop: 1 working day (except PRC). Military airports: 15-20 business days.
Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance. Ministry of Defence approval needed for certain routes.

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Active NOTAMs

A1487/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
ALL ACFT TO EXER CTN WHILE OPR. DETAILS OF MONSOON DRAIN BLW: NAME DIST FM RCL(M) RMK WEST MONSOON DRAIN(18) 104 10FT DEEP/2FT WIDE WEST MONSOON DRAIN(MM) 120 10FT DEEP/2FT WIDE WEST MONSOON DR…
2026-07-13 14:47:00 2026-10-08 23:59:00
A1274/26 info
Aerodrome restriction
AIRFIELD CLSD FOR ALL FIXED WING ACFT DUE MAINT.
2026-06-23 14:01:00 2026-09-21 11:30:00
A1195/26 warning
Aerodrome restriction
WATCH HR OF CIV AIR TERMINAL.
2026-06-17 00:30:00 2026-09-14 14:30:00

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at VEBD?
The tower frequency at Bagdogra Airport is 122.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at VEBD?
Bagdogra Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VEBD require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Bagdogra Airport (India).
Does VEBD require slots or PPR?
PPR is required at Bagdogra Airport.
Where is VEBD located?
Bagdogra Airport (VEBD) is located in Siliguri, India.
What is the IATA code for VEBD?
The IATA code for Bagdogra Airport is IXB.
How long is the runway at VEBD?
The main runway at Bagdogra Airport (18/36) measures 2754x46m.
Does VEBD have an ILS approach?
Yes, Bagdogra Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18/36.
Is VEBD a port of entry?
Yes, Bagdogra Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.
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