Leh Airport or Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is a domestic airport of Leh in Jammu and Kashmir. Its airport code is IXL. It is also a military base.
Location of Leh Airport
Leh Airport is located in the city of Leh in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Its geographical coordinates are Longitude: 77° 35’ 0” E and Latitude: 34° 10’ 0” N. Leh Airport is one of the highest airports at an elevation of 10682 ft. Runway length of this airport is 10100 ft. Nearest airport is Kargil Airport [220 km], which is an army base.
How to Reach Leh Airport
Taxis are the best means of reaching the Leh airport. Travelers must reach the airport at least two hours before the departure of flights. Leh Airport, being vulnerable to terrorist attacks, has very tight security and checking here takes much time.
Terminals of Leh Airport
Leh airport has single domestic terminal. Domestic airlines like Indian Airlines, Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways have regular flights to Delhi, Srinagar and Jammu.
Contact Information
Leh Airport Authorities can be contacted at the following address:
Address
Airports Authority of India
CAT
Leh
Telephone: 91-1982-53043 (O), 91-1982-52429 (R)
Fax: 91-1982-53043

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