5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“With its growing facilities and increasing passenger traffic, it stands as a proud testament to the development and potential of Northeast India.”
Omesh Nongthombam5★ on Google
Airports / India / IMF
Large airport · IMF
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport.
Imphal, India · 2,540 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
5,982 ratings
0
Operators based
2,540
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Imphal, IndiaELEV 2,540 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
5,982
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2,540
Field elevation
feet above sea level
51
Nearest alternate
nm to IXS
Field standing
#55 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 5982 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
51 nm
To the nearest alternate
Silchar Airport (IXS).
Overview
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (VEIM / IMF) sits in Imphal, India, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 2,540 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list IMF as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Silchar Airport (IXS, 51 nm), Dimapur Airport (DMU, 68 nm), and Lengpui Airport (AJL, 89 nm). The field has a single 9,009-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from IMF are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Imphal. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from IMF to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Airlines such as IndiGo, Air India, and Alliance Air operate regular flights from Imphal to major Indian cities including Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati, and…”
Omesh Nongthombam5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Plans for expanding its runway and enhancing international connectivity are also underway to accommodate more global destinations.”
Omesh Nongthombam5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
VEIM
IATA
IMF
FAA / Local
VEIM
Elevation
2,540 ft
Coordinates
24.7600° N · 93.8967° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 2,540 ft, IMF sits higher than 94% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,009 ft
- 04/229,009 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,009 ft
IMF's 9,009 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 51nmIXSSilchar AirportSilchar
- 68nmDMUDimapur AirportDimapur
- 89nmAJLLengpui AirportAizawl (Lengpui)
- 107nmIXHKailashahar AirportKailashahar
- 111nmZYLOsmany International AirportSylhet
- 119nmSHLShillong AirportShillong
Location
Open the full mapVEIM · Bir Tikendrajit International Airport · Imphal, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IMF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,801 nm | 11h 34m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,788 nm | 13h 52m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,051 nm | 14h 28m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,484 nm | 15h 29m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,540 nm | 15h 37m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,615 nm | 15h 47m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,688 nm | 15h 57m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 6,768 nm | 16h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IMF?
- Bir Tikendrajit International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,009 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at IMF?
- Bir Tikendrajit International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,009 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to IMF?
- The closest alternate is Silchar Airport (IXS), about 51 nm away, followed by Dimapur Airport (DMU) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IMF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 34m (4,801 nm), Honolulu about 13h 52m (5,788 nm), Seattle about 14h 28m (6,051 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.