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Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport VILH

Karan Sharma | - 05/22/2018

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport VILH: Serving the Leh district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, here’s your guide to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.

Cities:	Leh	Country:	India
ICAO:	VILH	IATA:	IXL
Elevation:	10,682 ft.	Latitude/longitude:	34°08′09″N 077°32′47″E
Timezone:	UTC+05:30	Airport type:	Domestic
Slots:	Yes	PRP:	No
Fire category:	IV	Runway length:	2743 x 45m
Tower frequency:	N/A	Ground frequency:	N/A

On the Ground

Airport location: 20 minutes from Leh city center

Languages: English, Hindi

Opening hours: 0215-0645 Daily

Operational Information

Lead time for permit approval:

Three working days from non-PRC countries
Seven working days from PRC countries
Three weeks for Military permit

Types of aircraft handled: A320, B737

PCN: 38/R/C/W/U (Apron) 50/F/C/X/T (Airside)

Navaid available: DME DVOR NDB

Terminal capacity: 250 passengers per hour

Fuel types: Jet A1, AVGAS, 100LL/ Oil MJO II

Customs: Not available

Alternative airports: VIJU

Important numbers:

Fire: +1982257101
Police: +1982252018

Tourist Information

Climate:

Leh has a cold desert climate so has long and cold winters from November to early March. The weather from March to October is generally fine and warm during the day.

Security: Leh is generally a safe and secure destination

Attractions:

Leh Palace
Namgyal Tsemo Gompa
Shanti Stupa
Cho Khang Gompa
Chamba Temple
Jama Masjid
Gurdwara Pathar Sahib
Sankar Gompa and village
War Museum
The Victory Tower
Zorawar Fort
Ladakh Marathon
Datun Sahib

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