Kamalpur Airport

Kamalpur Airport is a small airport located in Kamalpur, Tripura, India.[1] The airport is spread over an approximately 61 acre area.[2] It is managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and is non-operational.[3] AAI plans to develop the airport for operation of ATR-42 type of aircraft.[4]

Kamalpur Airport

कमलपुर हवाई अड्डे
Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorAirports Authority of India
ServesKamalpur
LocationKamalpur, India
Elevation AMSL40 m / 131 ft
Coordinates24°07′54″N 091°48′51″E
Map
IXQ
Location of the airport in Tripura
IXQ
IXQ (India)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
01/19 1,372 4,500 Asphalt

In the 1990s, Vayudoot used to fly to Kamalpur, connecting it with Agartala.[5]

References

  1. Rao, K.V. Krishna (1991). Prepare or perish: a study of national security. Lancer Publishers. p. 275. ISBN 81-7212-001-X.
  2. "AAI - Kamalpur". AAI. Archived from the original on 25 February 2008. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  3. "Unused Airports in India". Center For Asia Pacific Aviation. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  4. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=95050 Better Air Connectivity for NE Region
  5. Bradnock, Robert W. (1993). South Asian handbook, Volume 1992. Trade & Travel Publications. p. 564. ISBN 0-900751-40-1.
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