Airports / India / IXP
Pathankot Airport.
Pathankot, India · 1,017 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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Operators based
1,017
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
32 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kangra Airport (DHM), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Pathankot, India, Pathankot Airport (VIPK / IXP) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 1,017 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into IXP for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kangra Airport (DHM, 32 nm), Udhampur Air Force Station (VIUX, 47 nm), and Jammu Airport (IXJ, 49 nm). With a single 8,970-foot paved runway, IXP can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from IXP depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Pathankot.
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Field capability
ICAO
VIPK
IATA
IXP
FAA / Local
VIPK
Elevation
1,017 ft
Coordinates
32.2336° N · 75.6344° 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 1,017 ft, IXP sits higher than 70% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 8,970 ft
- 01/198,970 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 8,970 ft
IXP's 8,970 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.
- 32nmDHMKangra AirportKangra
- 47nmVIUXUdhampur Air Force StationUdhampur
- 49nmIXJJammu AirportJammu
- 53nmATQSri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportAmritsar
- 67nmSKTSialkot International AirportSialkot
- 76nmLHEAllama Iqbal International AirportLahore
Location
Open the full mapVIPK · Pathankot Airport · Pathankot, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from IXP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,774 nm | 11h 30m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,926 nm | 14h 11m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,966 nm | 14h 16m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,109 nm | 14h 36m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,240 nm | 14h 55m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,260 nm | 14h 57m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,278 nm | 15h 0m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,359 nm | 15h 11m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use IXP?
- Pathankot Airport's longest paved runway is 8,970 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 IXP?
- Pathankot Airport has one runway; the longest measures 8,970 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to IXP?
- The closest alternate is Kangra Airport (DHM), about 32 nm away, followed by Udhampur Air Force Station (VIUX) at 47 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from IXP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 30m (4,774 nm), Seattle about 14h 11m (5,926 nm), Boston about 14h 16m (5,966 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.