5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Overall, Birsa Munda Airport provides a pleasant travel experience with good management and cleanliness.”
yoshita singh5★ on Google
Airports / India / IXR
Medium airport · IXR
Birsa Munda Airport.
Ranchi, India · 2,148 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
20,023 ratings
0
Operators based
2,148
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Ranchi, IndiaELEV 2,148 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
20,023
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2,148
Field elevation
feet above sea level
56
Nearest alternate
nm to IXW
Field standing
#48 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 20023 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
56 nm
To the nearest alternate
Sonari Airport (IXW).
Overview
Birsa Munda Airport (VERC / IXR) is a mid-sized airport serving Ranchi, India. Field elevation is 2,148 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list IXR as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Sonari Airport (IXW, 56 nm), Dhanbad Airport (DBD, 68 nm), and Rourkela Airport (RRK, 69 nm). The field has a single 8,855-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from IXR are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from IXR to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The check-in process was quick and efficient, and the staff at the counters were polite and helpful.”
yoshita singh5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The airport staff and security personnel were cooperative and guided passengers properly whenever needed.”
yoshita singh5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VERC
IATA
IXR
FAA / Local
VERC
Elevation
2,148 ft
Coordinates
23.3143° N · 85.3217° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 2,148 ft, IXR sits higher than 90% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,855 ft
- 13/318,855 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,855 ft
IXR's 8,855 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.
- 56nmIXWSonari AirportJamshedpur
- 68nmDBDDhanbad Airport
- 69nmRRKRourkela AirportRourkela
- 88nmGAYGaya AirportGaya
- 107nmRDPKazi Nazrul Islam AirportDurgapur
- 116nmVEPHPanagarh Air Force Station
Location
Open the full mapVERC · Birsa Munda Airport · Ranchi, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IXR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,077 nm | 12h 12m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,242 nm | 14h 55m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,304 nm | 15h 4m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,650 nm | 15h 52m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,693 nm | 15h 58m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,787 nm | 16h 11m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,829 nm | 16h 17m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,839 nm | 16h 18m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IXR?
- Birsa Munda Airport's longest paved runway is 8,855 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 IXR?
- Birsa Munda Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,855 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to IXR?
- The closest alternate is Sonari Airport (IXW), about 56 nm away, followed by Dhanbad Airport (DBD) at 68 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IXR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 12m (5,077 nm), Honolulu about 14h 55m (6,242 nm), Seattle about 15h 4m (6,304 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.