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Large airportScheduled service

Bagdogra Airport

IATA IXBICAO VEBD🇮🇳 Siliguri
Coordinates
26.6812°N, 88.3286°E
Elevation
412 ft (126 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IN-WB
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:27
Sunrise
04:53
Sunset
18:33
Civil dusk
18:59

About 13h 41m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Bagdogra Airport

Bagdogra Airport

Bagdogra Airport is a customs airport serving the city of Siliguri in West Bengal, India. It is located in Bagdogra, 12 km (7.5 mi) south-west from the city centre. It is operated as a civil enclave at the Bagdogra Air Force Station of the Indian Air Force. It is the gateway to the hill stations of Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kurseong, Kalimpong, Mirik and other parts of North Bengal region. Siliguri, being a major transport and economic hub, the airport sees thousands of travellers and tourists annually. The Government of India conferred limited international airport status to the airport in 2002 with limited international operations to Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi and Paro. It is the second-busiest airport in the state after Kolkata.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VEBD

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
18 / 369,035 ft / 2,754 m150 ftPemLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO293.100 MHz
APPAPP131.200 MHz
TWRTWR122.300 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (5)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KOLKATASpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all India airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bagdogra Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Bagdogra Airport?

The ICAO code for Bagdogra Airport is VEBD, and its IATA code is IXB.

Where is Bagdogra Airport located?

Bagdogra Airport is large airport located in Siliguri, India, at an elevation of 412 ft (126 m).

How many runways does Bagdogra Airport have?

Bagdogra Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,035 ft / 2,754 m.

Which airlines fly to Bagdogra Airport?

Airlines historically serving Bagdogra Airport include Air India Limited, Air Sahara, Druk Air, Go Air, IndiGo Airlines, Jet Airways, among 7 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Bagdogra Airport?

Historical data lists 5 nonstop destinations from Bagdogra Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Bagdogra Airport in?

Bagdogra Airport is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Bagdogra Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bagdogra Airport is approximately 0°, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bagdogra Airport?

The nearest airport to Bagdogra Airport is Bhadrapur Airport (BDP), about 14.9 nm to the wsw, followed by Pakyong Airport and Thakurgaon Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Bagdogra Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.