Airport code
IXR — Birsa Munda Airport
IXR is the IATA code for Birsa Munda Airport, an airport serving Ranchi, India. Its ICAO code is VERC, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 23.3143, 85.3217 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 2148 ft (655 m).
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About Birsa Munda Airport
Birsa Munda Airport is a domestic airport serving Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand, India. It is named after the famous Indian tribal freedom fighter, Birsa Munda, and is currently managed by the Airports Authority of India. The airport is located in Hinoo, approximately 5 km (3.1 mi) from the city center and sprawls over an area of 1,568 acres. It is used by more than 2.5 million passengers annually and is the 29th-busiest airport in India.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | IXR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VERC |
| Airport name | Birsa Munda Airport |
| City | Ranchi |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 23.3143 |
| Longitude | 85.3217 |
| Elevation | 2148 ft (655 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,855 ft (2,699 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Birsa Munda Airport?
The IATA code for Birsa Munda Airport is IXR.
What is the ICAO code for Birsa Munda Airport?
The ICAO code for Birsa Munda Airport is VERC.
Where is IXR airport located?
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) is located in Ranchi, India.
What time zone is IXR in?
Birsa Munda Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to IXR?
The nearest airport to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) is Gaya Airport (GAY) in Gaya, about 163 km away.
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