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Medium airport

Hashimara Air Force Station

ICAO VEHXLocal VE44🇮🇳 Jalpaiguri
Coordinates
26.6983°N, 89.3691°E
Elevation
340 ft (104 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IN-WB
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
0.1° W

Daylight today(Jul 23, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:28
Sunrise
04:53
Sunset
18:26
Civil dusk
18:52

About 13h 33m 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 Hashimara Air Force Station

Hasimara Air Force Station is an Indian Air Force (IAF) base located in Alipurduar district, West Bengal, India. Hasimara is located strategically near the Indo-Bhutan border. It is also the closest Indian air base to the Chumbi Valley - the tri-junction between the Indian state of Sikkim, Bhutan and the Tibet Autonomous Region.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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VEHX

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11R / 29L9,000 ft / 2,743 m148 ftPemLightedOpen
10L / 28R6,000 ft / 1,829 m110 ftAspUnlitClosed

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 Hashimara Air Force Station.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Hashimara Air Force Station?

The ICAO code for Hashimara Air Force Station is VEHX.

Where is Hashimara Air Force Station located?

Hashimara Air Force Station is medium airport located in Jalpaiguri, India, at an elevation of 340 ft (104 m).

How many runways does Hashimara Air Force Station have?

Hashimara Air Force Station has 2 runways, the longest being 9,000 ft / 2,743 m.

What time zone is Hashimara Air Force Station in?

Hashimara Air Force Station is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Hashimara Air Force Station?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Hashimara Air Force Station is approximately 0.1° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Hashimara Air Force Station?

The nearest airport to Hashimara Air Force Station is Cooch Behar Airport (COH), about 22.7 nm to the sse, followed by Paro International Airport and Rupsi Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Hashimara Air Force Station data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.