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Bagdogra Airport (IXB)
Bagdogra Airport is an international airport serving Siliguri (West Bengal), India. Its IATA code is IXB and its ICAO code is VEBD. It has one runway, 2,754 m long.
- IATAIXB
- ICAOVEBD
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- IXB
- ICAO code
- VEBD
- City
- Siliguri
- Region / province
- West Bengal
- Country / territory
- India
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 26.6812° N, 88.3286° E
- Elevation
- 126 m (412 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30)estimated from location
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,754 m (9,035 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,754 m9,035 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,368 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 30 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,875 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 50 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,607 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 45 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Air / ground A/G | 293.100 MHz |
| Approach APP | 131.200 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 122.300 MHz |
Air freight to and from Bagdogra Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Siliguri through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in India
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport | GAU | 331 km |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | 448 km |
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | VNS | 563 km |
| Bir Tikendrajit International Airport | IMF | 597 km |
| Maharshi Valmiki International Airport | AYJ | 612 km |
| Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport | LKO | 739 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Bagdogra Airport?
The IATA code of Bagdogra Airport is IXB and its ICAO code is VEBD. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Bagdogra Airport located?
Bagdogra Airport is in Siliguri, West Bengal, India, at coordinates 26.6812° N, 88.3286° E and an elevation of 126 m (412 ft).
How far is Bagdogra Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Bagdogra Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,607 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,875 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,368 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 45 min.
How long is the runway at Bagdogra Airport?
The longest runway at Bagdogra Airport is 2,754 m (9,035 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has one runway in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Bagdogra Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Bagdogra Airport (IXB) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.