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. The airport sprawls over an area of 1,568 acres. The airport is used by more than 2.5 million passengers annually and is the 28th busiest airport in India.
Airport Information | |
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Name | Birsa Munda Airport |
City | Ranchi |
Country | India |
IATA Code | IXR |
Latitude | 23.314300537100003 |
Longitude | 85.3217010498 |
Elevation (feet) | 2148 |
Wikipedia | Wikipedia link |