Regional airport · Ranchi, India
Ranchi/Birsa Munda
- Elevation
- 2,148 ft
- Coordinates
- 23°19′N 85°19′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kolkata
Photo: Bill Abbott · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
VERC runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Ranchi/Birsa Munda (VERC/IXR) has one runway, 13/31, 8,855 ft (2,699 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 7. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VERC, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Ranchi
Elevation
2,148 ft
Position
23.3143, 85.3217
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 7
Operating hours
Open 24 hours (H24)
Airport category
B
Crew briefing required
Runways · VERC
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 8,855 ft (2,699 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VERC.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Ranchi/Birsa Munda (VERC / IXR) in Ranchi, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VERC is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VERC
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – India
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of India. Applicable permit lead times for India are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for India are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at VERC
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VERC covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at VERC
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VERC is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VERC
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VERC: 23° 18′ 51″ N 85° 19′ 18″ E; elevation 2148 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Ranchi
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Ranchi. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VERC.
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Cargo Operations at VERC
Support for freighter operations into VERC covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VERC sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
Operating into VERC?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Ranchi/Birsa Munda — one desk for the whole trip.