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Airports / India / IXC
Large airport · IXC
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport.
Chandigarh, India · 1,012 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
22,599 ratings
0
Operators based
1,012
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Chandigarh, IndiaELEV 1,012 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
22,599
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1,012
Field elevation
feet above sea level
18
Nearest alternate
nm to VIAM
Field standing
#28 / 134
India airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 22599 Google ratings , ranked against 134 rated India fields.
18 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ambala Air Force Station (VIAM), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (VICG / IXC) sits in Chandigarh, India, where it functions as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 1,012 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list IXC as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Ambala Air Force Station (VIAM, 18 nm), Ludhiana Airport (LUH, 44 nm), and Halwara International Airport (HWR, 60 nm). The field has a single 12,467-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from IXC are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Chandigarh Air Force Station. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from IXC to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Travelers looking to unwind will also find the lack of a proper, globally accessible lounge frustrating.”
PD Virk5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“From security to boarding, everything was handled smoothly and professionally.”
GMV GRAPHICS DESIGNER5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“**Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport** (commonly known as Mohali or Chandigarh Airport) is a clean, eco-friendly, and highly functional transit hub serving the tricity area.”
PD Virk5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VICG
IATA
IXC
FAA / Local
VICG
Elevation
1,012 ft
Coordinates
30.6735° N · 76.7885° 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 1,012 ft, IXC sits higher than 69% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,467 ft
- 11/2912,467 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,467 ft
IXC's 12,467 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.
- 18nmVIAMAmbala Air Force StationAmbala
- 44nmLUHLudhiana Airport
- 60nmHWRHalwara International AirportHalwara
- 75nmKUUKullu Manali AirportBhuntar
- 78nmDEDDehradun Jolly Grant AirportDehradun (Jauligrant)
- 94nmDHMKangra AirportKangra
Location
Open the full mapVICG · Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport · Chandigarh, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IXC on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,840 nm | 11h 39m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,005 nm | 14h 22m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,075 nm | 14h 32m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,218 nm | 14h 52m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,328 nm | 15h 7m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,364 nm | 15h 12m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,371 nm | 15h 13m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,386 nm | 15h 15m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IXC?
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,467 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 IXC?
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,467 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to IXC?
- The closest alternate is Ambala Air Force Station (VIAM), about 18 nm away, followed by Ludhiana Airport (LUH) at 44 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IXC to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 39m (4,840 nm), Seattle about 14h 22m (6,005 nm), Boston about 14h 32m (6,075 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.