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Khowai Airport (IATA: IXN, ICAO: VEKW) serves Khowai, IN.
Khowai Airport (VEKW (IXN)) is a small, non-operational airport located in Khowai, Tripura, India. It is managed by the Airports Authority of India.
- Type of Facility: Khowai Airport is a small public airport that is currently non-operational for scheduled commercial flights. Its runway is primarily used for the landing of charter planes and helicopters.
- Location and Runway Information: The airport is situated at approximately 24.06190° N latitude and 91.60390° E longitude, near the city of Khowai. It features one asphalt runway, designated 18/36, with a length of 914 meters (3,000 feet) and an elevation of 29 meters (95 feet).
- Known Uses: While not hosting regular commercial flights, the airport serves as a landing facility for charter planes and helicopters.
- Historical Significance: A notable incident occurred on March 29, 1955, when a Dacota aircraft belonging to Airways (India) overran a wet runway at Khowai Airport, resulting in the aircraft being written off, although there were no casualties.
AirportRoutes · updated Apr 30, 2026
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Where is Khowai Airport located?
Khowai Airport is located in Khowai, IN, at an elevation of 95 ft. Its IATA code is IXN and ICAO code is VEKW.