Ground Handling at VOPB Airport / IXZ Airport / PORT BLAIR Airport
Ground Handling at VOPB Port Blair Airport
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AIRPORT NAME: Veer Savarkar International Airport, PORT BLAIR
ICAO CODE: VOPB AIRPORT
IATA CODE: IXZ AIRPORT
CITY PORT BLAIR
AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT / PORT BLAIR AIRPORT
1 ARP coordinates and site at AD 11.6502° N, 92.7331° E
2 Direction and Distance from City 2 km (1.2 mi) south of Port Blair
3 Elevation/Reference temperature 14’ft / 4mMSL
4 Types of traffic permitted VFR
OPERATIONAL HOURS AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT / PORT BLAIR AIRPORT
1 AIRPORT HOURS AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT:: 0015 UTC – 1045 UTC
2 RESTRICTIONS AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: 1045 UTC – 0015 UTC
3 CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: YES
4 PORT OF ENTRY/ EXIT AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: YES
5 SLOTS/PPR REQUIREMENTS AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: YES,You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to apply and coordinate slots.
6 GROUND HANDLER/ SUPERVISORY AGENT at VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT BizAv International Pvt LtdYou can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange Ground Handling.
7 HEALTH AND SANITATION AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: First Air wit AD
8 AIS BRIEFING OFFICE AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: As ATS
9 ATS reporting office (ARO) AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: As ATS
10 MET BRIEFING OFFICE AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: As ATS
11 ATS AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: H24
12 FUELING AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: As ATS
You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange fuelling.
13 SECURITY AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: As ATS
14 DE-ICING AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: NIL
15 HANGAR SPACE FOR VISITING AIRCRAFT AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: NIL
16 CATERING AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT: You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange catering.
CREW / PASSENGER FACILITIES AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT / PORT BLAIR AIRPORT
1 HOTELS AVAILABLE AT CITY SIDE.You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to book hotel.
2 RESTAURANTS AVAILABLE
3 CITY SIDE TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLEYou can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to book transportation

RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES AT VOPB AIRPORT / IXZ AIRPORT / PORT BLAIR AIRPORT

1 AD category for fire fighting CAT VII During AD Hours
2 Rescue equipment AVBL. as per category.
3 Capability for removal of disabled aircraft NIL

Runway 04 / 22
Dimensions:      3283.1 x 45.1m  / 10771′ x 148’ft
Surface:               Asphalt
Edge Lights:        Medium intensity
Runway 04 [A] 036°TH Lat: 11° 37′ 45.25″N / Lng: 92° 43′ 14.98″E
Runway 22 [B] 216°TH Lat: 11° 39′ 11.12″N / Lng: 92° 44′ 19.17″E
Surface – Hard
PCN – 44/F/C/X/T

VOPB Landing Permit Notice Period:
It takes 03-04 weeks to obtain a landing permit being Defence Airfield and special permission (AOR) has to be obtained from IAF along with the permission from CAA.

VOPB Technical Landing Permit Notice Period:
It takes 03-04 weeks to obtain a landing permit being Defence Airfield and special permission (AOR) has to be obtained from IAF along with the permission from CAA.

VOPB Air Ambulance Landing Permit Notice Period:
It takes 02-03 working days to obtain a landing permit being Defence Airfield and special permission (AOR) has to be obtained from IAF along with the permission from CAA.

Crew visa requirements for GA flights in India: All general aviation crew arriving in India must carry with them a valid BUSINESS VISA issued by the Indian Embassy / Consulate or an E-BUSINESS VISA available online.

Crew can apply for e-business visa online: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

Our team will be happy to assist crew with any requirement to obtain Indian business visa or E-BUSINESS VISA available online.

Pax visa requirements for GA flights in India: All Pax must arrive with valid Indian visa or Indian e-visa (available online).

Pax can apply for e-visa online: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html

Remarks: It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in India, Self-power out parking stands are subject to availability. Tow bar for most of the business jets are available on ground at Major airports with the handler. Kindly check the availability of tow bar on ground at the airport prior to operation

Note: Information given in above article are subject to change from time to time, for latest information please feel free to contact us.

If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next flight to India, contact us ops@bizaviation.net or (OPS)- (+91)-93 11 11 11 96.

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