Airport guide
Leh AirportIATA code IXL
Leh Airport (IXL/VILH) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Leh, India in Asia. The airfield connects travelers with essential regional transit routes and operating carrier options.
- Serves
- Leh, India
- Codes
- IXL · VILH
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Region
- Asia
Leh Airport (IXL/VILH) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Leh, India in Asia. Operating on Asia/Kolkata local time at coordinates 34.140°, 77.550°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Travelers navigating Leh Airport (IXL) are encouraged to confirm terminal layouts, ground transport connections into Leh, and flight schedules with their operating carrier prior to travel.
Leh Airport details
- IATA code
- IXL
- ICAO code
- VILH
- City
- Leh
- Country
- India
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 34.136°, 77.547°
- From OurAirports
- Official website
- airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/leh_generalinfo.jsp (opens in a new tab)
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 10 Jul 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Leh Airport’s own pages.
IXL airport facts
- Size class
- Medium airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 3,256 m (10,682 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Skardu International Airport KDU · 227 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at IXL
Source: OurAirports (opens in a new tab) runways data (public domain), retrieved 5 Oct 2026. Not an aeronautical source — not for navigation.
One open runway, lit. The runway 07L/25R: 2,755 m, asphalt. OurAirports also lists 2 closed runways, not shown.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07L/25R | 2,755 m9,040 ft | 46 m | asphalt | Lit |
Routes from IXL
Originfacts does not track any routes from IXL yet, so no route records are listed here. Check current schedules with the airlines or the airport’s own site.
Where IXL is
4.7 km southwest
Leh Airport lies 4.7 km southwest of Leh city centre in a straight line. Road distance is longer; transport options are not yet verified (see terminals and transport below).
Calculated from the airport coordinates (OurAirports) and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point.
Terminals, transport and parking at IXL
Terminal assignments, ground transport into Leh, parking, lounges and accessibility services have not been verified against Leh Airport’s own pages yet, so none are listed here.
Check directly:airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/leh_generalinfo.jsp (opens in a new tab)Map of the airport location (opens in a new tab)
Before you travel
- Confirm your terminal with the operating airline.
- Check the check-in and bag-drop cut-off times on your booking.
- Allow extra time if you need to change terminals or check bags in again.
- Check your flight status before you leave for the airport.
Airports near Leh
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
Leh Airport: common questions
Where is Leh Airport?
Leh Airport serves Leh, India. Its coordinates in OurAirports are 34.136°, 77.547°.
What are the airport codes for Leh Airport?
The IATA code is IXL and the ICAO code is VILH.
What time zone is IXL in?
Leh Airport is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone.
What is the official website of Leh Airport?
The airport’s official website is airportsindia.org.in/allAirports/leh_generalinfo.jsp. For questions about a booking, contact the operating airline.
How many runways does Leh Airport have?
OurAirports lists one open runway at IXL: 07L/25R (2,755 m (9,040 ft), asphalt).
Who operates Leh Airport?
Per Wikidata, IXL is operated by Airports Authority of India.
How far is IXL from Leh city centre?
Leh Airport is about 4.7 km southwest of Leh city centre in a straight line, calculated from coordinates. The distance by road is longer.
What is the elevation of Leh Airport?
OurAirports gives IXL’s elevation as 3,256 m (10,682 ft) above sea level.
Sources
Nothing on this page is verified by hand yet. Each section comes from the dataset below, with its date where the dataset has one. Terminal, transport and parking details are left out until they can be read from Leh Airport’s own pages.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record10 Jul 2026
- Official websiteOurAirports (opens in a new tab)5 Oct 2026
- Coordinates, runways, type, elevationOurAirports (opens in a new tab) — public domain5 Oct 2026
- Opening, operator, passengers, hubsWikidata item Q1431870 (opens in a new tab) — CC05 Oct 2026
- Distance to city centreCalculated from airport coordinates and the Wikidata (opens in a new tab) city-centre point—
- Nearby airportsCalculated from airport coordinates—
- Terminals and transportNot yet verified—
Background reading:Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)