What is the tower frequency at VERC?

The tower frequency at Birsa Munda Airport is 118.05 MHz.

What fuel is available at VERC?

Birsa Munda Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does VERC require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Birsa Munda Airport (India).

Where is VERC located?

Birsa Munda Airport (VERC) is located in Ranchi, India.

What is the IATA code for VERC?

The IATA code for Birsa Munda Airport is IXR.

How long is the runway at VERC?

The main runway at Birsa Munda Airport (13/31) measures 2699x45m.

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Birsa Munda Airport (VERC/IXR) — Ranchi, India

Birsa Munda Airport (VERC/IXR) serves Ranchi, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 2148 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 1/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VERC
Name: Birsa Munda Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 23.314301
Longitude: 85.321701
Elevation: 2148 ft
Country: India
Municipality: Ranchi
IATA Code: IXR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 2699x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 31 110.5
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 118.050 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
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: No
PPR Contact: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW per AAI tariff; approx INR 200-450/ton
Parking Fee: INR 50-140/ton per 4h block
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: INR
Remarks: Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi. AAI operated. Limited international charters. State capital of Jharkhand.

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: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Primarily domestic. Customs available on request for charter flights.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 2148 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

G0730/26 caution

Runway restriction

RESA DIMENSIONS IN VERC AD 2.12 AND ADC ARE AMD AS FLW: 1) RWY 13: 140M X 90M IN PLACE OF 90M X 140M 2) RWY 31: 177M X 90M IN PLACE OF 90M X 177M.

2026-06-16 11:50:00 Until further notice

C1247/18 caution

Runway restriction

RWY PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AS FLW: PART A: 1. DESIGNATIONS: RWY 13 2. TRUE BEARINGS : 131 DEG 18'36.7? 3. DIMENSIONS OF RWY (M) :2748 X 45 M 4. STRENGTH OF PAVEMENT(PCN) ASSOCIATED DATA AND SFC OF RWY AND ASSOCIATED SWY: 64/F/C/W/T/ASPHALT 5. GEOGRAPHICAL COORD FOR THR AND RWY END :THR: 23191…

2018-10-12 00:00:00 Until further notice

C1758/22 info

ADS-B GND REC FAC COMMISSIONED AT VERC. THE COORD ARE FLW LAT:231852.8N LONG:0851941.3E SITE ELEVATION:641.84M AMSL FREQ:1090MHZ MAX RANGE:250NM RMK:INSERT IN PARA 14 OF ENR 1.6 OF EAIP INDIA

2022-05-14 00:00:00 Until further notice

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VERC?: The tower frequency at Birsa Munda Airport is 118.05 MHz.
What fuel is available at VERC?: Birsa Munda Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VERC require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Birsa Munda Airport (India).
Where is VERC located?: Birsa Munda Airport (VERC) is located in Ranchi, India.
What is the IATA code for VERC?: The IATA code for Birsa Munda Airport is IXR.
How long is the runway at VERC?: The main runway at Birsa Munda Airport (13/31) measures 2699x45m.

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