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Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (VOPB/IXZ) — Port Blair, India

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 123.5
Runways: 04/22
Elevation: 13 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

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: VOPB
Name: Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 11.641208
Longitude: 92.729645
Elevation: 13 ft
Country: India
Municipality: Port Blair
IATA Code: IXZ
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 04/22

Designation: 04/22
Dimensions: 3290x45m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: ILS 04 110.1
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 123.500 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 658.300 MHz
Traffic/Approach: 118.100 MHz
ATIS: 126.400 MHz

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: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: AAI Port Blair; coordination with Indian Navy/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: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair. AAI operated. Capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: IOCL supply. Fuel transported by ship; may be limited. Advance coordination recommended.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. CIQ available. Restricted area; permit required for foreign nationals for certain islands.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: No curfew. Joint civil-military. Elevation 14 ft AMSL. Island airport.

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

A3212/26

critical

Only runway closed

RWY 04/22 NOT AVBL DUE WIP.

2026-10-21 10:45 UTC 2027-01-21 22:30 UTC

A3229/26

info

Aerodrome restriction

HR OF SER: TWR 118.100MHZ, APP 123.500MHZ, HF 8861/6583KHZ, PSR 2750/2850MHZ, LOC/LOW PWR DME 110.100MHZ, RFFS CAT 7

2026-10-22 00:15 UTC 2027-01-21 10:45 UTC

A2538/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

24 HR PN FOR OUTSTATION MIL ACFT OPS BY DAY AND NIGHT DUE LIMTED PRKG AND RWY RESURFACING WIP

2026-08-14 06:30 UTC 2026-11-13 10:45 UTC

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VOPB?: The tower frequency at Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh is 123.5 MHz.
What fuel is available at VOPB?: Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh offers Jet A-1.
Does VOPB require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (India). Permit details for India
Does VOPB require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh.
Where is VOPB located?: Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (VOPB) is located in Port Blair, India.
What is the IATA code for VOPB?: The IATA code for Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh is IXZ.
How long is the runway at VOPB?: The main runway at Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (04/22) measures 3290x45m.
Does VOPB have an ILS approach?: Yes, Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 04/22.
Is VOPB a port of entry?: Yes, Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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