Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport VILH

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport VILH: Serving the Leh district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, here’s your guide to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport.Cities:Leh Country: India ICAO:VILH IATA: IXLElevation:10,682 ft.Latitude/longitude: 34°08′09″N 077°32′47″ETimezone:UTC+05:30Airport type: Domestic Slots:Yes PRP: No Fire category:IV Runway length:2743 x 45m Tower frequency:N/AGround frequency: N/A

On the Ground

Airport location: 20 minutes from Leh city centerLanguages: English, HindiOpening hours: 0215-0645 Daily

Operational Information

Lead time for permit approval:

• Three working days from non-PRC countries
• Seven working days from PRC countries
• Three weeks for Military permit

Types of aircraft handled: A320, B737PCN: 38/R/C/W/U (Apron) 50/F/C/X/T (Airside)Navaid available: DME DVOR NDBTerminal capacity: 250 passengers per hourFuel types: Jet A1, AVGAS, 100LL/ Oil MJO IICustoms: Not availableAlternative airports: VIJUImportant numbers:

• Fire: +1982257101
• Police: +1982252018

Tourist Information

Climate:Leh has a cold desert climate so has long and cold winters from November to early March. The weather from March to October is generally fine and warm during the day. Security: Leh is generally a safe and secure destinationAttractions:

• Leh Palace
• Namgyal Tsemo Gompa
• Shanti Stupa
• Cho Khang Gompa
• Chamba Temple
• Jama Masjid
• Gurdwara Pathar Sahib
• Sankar Gompa and village
• War Museum
• The Victory Tower
• Zorawar Fort
• Ladakh Marathon
• Datun Sahib

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