Khowai Airport Explained

Khowai Airport should not be confused with Kovai Airport.

Khowai Airport
Nativename:खोवाई हवाई अड्डा
Iata:IXN
Icao:VEKW
Pushpin Map:India Tripura#India
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of the airport in Tripura
Pushpin Label:IXN
Pushpin Label Position:right
Type:Public
Operator:Airports Authority of India
City-Served:Khowai
Location:Khowai, India
Elevation-F:95
Elevation-M:29
Metric-Elev:y
Metric-Rwy:y
R1-Number:18/36
R1-Length-F:3000
R1-Length-M:914
R1-Surface:Asphalt

Khowai Airport is a small airport located in Khowai, Tripura, India.[1] It is managed by the Airports Authority of India and is non-operational.[2]

Incidents

On 29 March 1955, a Dacota belonging to Airways (India) overran a wet runway and ended up in a ditch. Though there were no casualties, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and written off.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Rao, K.V. Krishna. Prepare or perish: a study of national security. 1991. Lancer Publishers. 81-7212-001-X. 275.
  2. News: Unused Airports in India. 9 February 2012. Center For Asia Pacific Aviation. 27 November 2009.
  3. Web site: ASN Aircraft accident Douglas C-47A-20-DK VT-CUZ Khowai Airport (IXN). Aviation-safety.net. 9 February 2012.