International hub · S Andaman Isl, India
Port Blair AB/Vir Savarkar
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- Coordinates
- 11°38′N 92°44′E
- Local time
- Asia/Kolkata
Photo: Paullymac · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Field information
VOPB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Port Blair AB/Vir Savarkar (VOPB/IXZ) has one runway, 04/22, 10,795 ft (3,290 m) long of asphalt. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VOPB, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Kolkata
Country
India
IN
Municipality
Port Blair
Elevation
13 ft
Position
11.6402, 92.7290
Runways · VOPB
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 10,795 ft (3,290 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VOPB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Port Blair AB/Vir Savarkar (VOPB / IXZ) in S Andaman Isl, India, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VOPB is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VOPB
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
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.
- 02
Ground Handling at VOPB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VOPB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VOPB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VOPB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VOPB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VOPB: 11° 38′ 25″ N 92° 43′ 44″ E; elevation 13 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in S Andaman Isl
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into S Andaman Isl. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VOPB.
- 06
Cargo Operations at VOPB
Support for freighter operations into VOPB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VOPB sits in the network
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Operating into VOPB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Port Blair AB/Vir Savarkar — one desk for the whole trip.