Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India, has an international-designated airport and a few airstrips for military and emergency purposes. The Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair is jointly operated by the Airports Authority of India and Indian Air Force while the aerodromes at Car Nicobar, Campbell Bay and Diglipur are operated by the Indian Air Force only.
A new terminal is being constructed at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair to enhance the capacity of the airport amid increased tourism. The new terminal is stated to be completed by October 2022.[1][2] Under the Government of India's UDAN scheme, 3 airstrips and 4 water aerodromes are proposed to be developed to improve inter-connectivity among the islands and increase tourism.[3]
List
editThe list includes the airports in Andaman and Nicobar Islands with their respective ICAO and IATA codes.[4]
| Sl. no. | Location/City in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Airport name | ICAO | IATA | Operator | Category | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International airports | |||||||
| 1 | Port Blair | Veer Savarkar International Airport | VOPB | IXZ | AAI and Indian Air Force |
International | Commercial |
| Domestic/regional/military airports | |||||||
| 2 | Campbell Bay | INS Baaz | VOBX | — | Indian Air Force | Defence | Military |
| 3 | Car Nicobar | Car Nicobar Air Force Base | VOCX | CBD | Indian Air Force | Defence | Military |
| 4 | Diglipur | INS Kohassa | VODX | — | Indian Air Force | Defence | Military |
References
edit- ^ "Port Blair Airport's new terminal on track to open in October 2022". Airport Technology. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "Port Blair airport to get new terminal building by October". Economic Times. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
- ^ "4 Airports/Airstrips & 6 Water Aerodromes in Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Island Region up for Bidding under UDAN 4.0". Press Information Bureau, India. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- ^ "List of Airports in India:" (PDF). Airports Authority of India. Retrieved 11 September 2022.