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Malda Airport (IATA: LDA, ICAO: VEMH) serves Malda, IN.
Malda Airport (VEMH/LDA) is a public airport located in Malda, West Bengal, India, approximately 3 km from the city center. It is operated by the Airports Authority of India.
- Coordinates: N25°0.67' / E88°7.83' (25.010°N 88.127°E).
- Elevation: 79 feet MSL (mean sea level).
- Runway: It has one runway, 11/29, which is 3,600 feet (1,097 meters) long and 100 feet wide. While some sources describe it as unpaved, others indicate an asphalt surface.
- Use: The airport is open to the public. It is capable of handling small aircraft and helicopters.
- Historical Significance: Weekly services to Kolkata and Balurghat were operated by Vayudoot until 1989, when they were withdrawn due to a lack of passengers.
- Current Status: As of 2017, the airport was under reconstruction. There is no scheduled commercial air service at Malda Airport at this time. Limited public information is available regarding its current operational status beyond general aviation.
*Sources researched: skyvector.com, en.wikipedia.org, flightschoollist.com, indiaairport.com, metar-taf.com*
AirportRoutes · updated Jun 14, 2026
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Malda Airport is located in Malda, IN, at an elevation of 79 ft. Its IATA code is LDA and ICAO code is VEMH.