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).

Does VOPB require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh.

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Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh

Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh (VOPB/IXZ) serves Port Blair, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (04/22). Field elevation is 13 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 3/4

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: VOPB
Name: Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
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: N/A
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: N/A
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

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

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

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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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).
Does VOPB require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Veer Savarkar International Airport / INS Utkrosh.

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