Airliner at the gate with a jet bridge and ground crew

Regional Airport · India

VILHIXL

Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

Leh, India

ICAO

VILH

IATA

IXL

Category

Regional Airport

Elevation

10,682 ft

Country

India

Flight Support Services

Flight Support Services at VILH

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (VILH / IXL) in Leh, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk.

VILH is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

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.

Ground Handling at VILH

Direct FBO and handler coordination at VILH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

Fuel Arrangements at VILH

Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VILH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

Flight Planning & Dispatch to VILH

Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring.

Planning reference for VILH: 34° 8′ 10″ N 77° 32′ 49″ E; elevation 10,682 ft; local time UTC+5.

Crew & Passenger Services in Leh

Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Leh.

Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VILH.

Cargo Operations at VILH

Support for freighter operations into VILH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Field Information

Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

Latitude
34° 8′ 10″ N
Longitude
77° 32′ 49″ E
ICAO code
VILH
IATA code
IXL
Municipality
Leh
Timezone
UTC+5
Traffic
—
Fuel Type
—
Fire Category
—
Airport Category
—
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OCC Dispatch Desk

Planning A Flight To IXL?

Send us your aircraft, schedule, and requirements. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for VILH.

Submit flight inquiry for VILH

Operational Notes

Frequently Asked Questions – VILH

What are the ICAO and IATA codes for Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport?

The ICAO code is VILH and the IATA code is IXL.

What time zone does VILH operate in?

Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport operates on UTC+5.

How do I request ground handling or a permit for VILH?

Send your aircraft, schedule, and requirements to occ@thenetworkplan.com. Our duty dispatcher will confirm applicable permit lead times, handling arrangements, and available Jet A1 pricing for VILH.