Kamalpur Airport

Kamalpur Airport
कमालपुर हवाई अड्डे
IATA: IXQICAO: VEKM
Summary
Airport type Public
Operator Airports Authority of India
Serves Kamalpur
Location Kamalpur, India
Elevation AMSL 131 ft / 40 m
Coordinates 24°07′54″N 091°48′51″E / 24.13167°N 91.81417°E / 24.13167; 91.81417Coordinates: 24°07′54″N 091°48′51″E / 24.13167°N 91.81417°E / 24.13167; 91.81417
Map
KAMALPUR

Location of airport in India

Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
01/19 4,500 1,372 Asphalt

Kamalpur Airport is a small airport located in Kamalpur, Tripura, India.[1] The airport is spread over an approximately 61 acre area.[2] It is managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and is non-operational.[3] AAI plans to develop the airport for operation of ATR-42 type of aircraft.[4]

In the 1990s, Vayudoot used to fly to Kamalpur, connecting it with Agartala.[5]

References

  1. Rao, K.V. Krishna (1991). Prepare or perish: a study of national security. Lancer Publishers. p. 275. ISBN 81-7212-001-X.
  2. "AAI - Kamalpur". AAI. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  3. "Unused Airports in India". Center For Asia Pacific Aviation. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  4. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=95050 Better Air Connectivity for NE Region
  5. Bradnock, Robert W. (1993). South Asian handbook, Volume 1992. Trade & Travel Publications. p. 564. ISBN 0-900751-40-1.

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