What fuel is available at VILH?

Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does VILH require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (India).

Does VILH require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.

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Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (VILH/IXL) serves Leh, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (06/24, 07/25). Field elevation is 10682 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 0/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VILH
Name: Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 34.135899
Longitude: 77.546501
Elevation: 10682 ft
Country: India
Municipality: Leh
IATA Code: IXL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 06/24

Designation: 06/24
Dimensions: 152x26m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 07/25

Designation: 07/25
Dimensions: 152x18m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Not lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: RNAV (GPS), Visual approach only
Remarks: N/A

Runway 07L/25R

Designation: 07L/25R
Dimensions: 2755x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: N/A
Ground: N/A
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: 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 Leh; advance coordination with IAF mandatory. Only certified pilots may operate.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW per AAI tariff; approx INR 200-400/ton
Parking Fee: INR 50-120/ton per 4h block
Handling Mandatory: No
Currency: INR
Remarks: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport, Leh. AAI operated. Joint civil-military. One of the highest commercial airports in India.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Limited fuel availability. Fuel transported by road from plains. Advance coordination essential.

Immigration

Port of Entry: No
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Domestic airport. Protected area; Inner Line Permit required for foreign nationals.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: High-altitude airport at 10682 ft AMSL. Daylight VFR only due to terrain. Morning-only operations typical due to afternoon winds. Joint civil-military.

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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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fuel is available at VILH?: Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VILH require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (India).
Does VILH require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.

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