List of airports in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India, has an international-designated airport and a few airstrips for military and emergency purposes. The Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair is jointly operated by the Airports Authority of India and Indian Navy while the aerodromes at Car Nicobar by Indian Air Force, Campbell Bay and Diglipur are operated by the Indian Navy only.
The new terminal at Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair was inaugurated on 18 July 2023 to enhance the capacity of the airport amid increased tourism.[1] Under the Government of India's UDAN scheme, 3 airstrips and 4 water aerodromes are proposed to be developed to improve inter-connectivity among the islands and increase tourism.[2]
The list includes the airports in Andaman and Nicobar Islands with their respective ICAO and IATA codes.[3]
| Sl. no. | Location/City in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Airport name | ICAO | IATA | Operator | Category | Role |
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| 1 | Port Blair | Veer Savarkar International Airport | VOPB | IXZ | AAI and Indian Navy | International | Commercial |
| Domestic/regional/military airports | |||||||
| 2 | Campbell Bay | INS Baaz | VOBX | — | Indian Navy | Defence | Military |
| 3 | Car Nicobar | Car Nicobar Air Force Base | VOCX | CBD | Indian Air Force | Defence | Military |
| 4 | Diglipur | INS Kohassa | VODX | — | Indian Navy | Defence | Military |
Future
A new airfield has been proposed to be constructed at Chingen, located on the southern part of the island. The project, worth ₹8,573 crore (US$1.0 billion), has been undertaken by the Airports Authority of India as a civil-military dual-purpose Greenfield Airport. The DPR has been approved and commercial bidding is to follow by late 2025. It will be the second airport in the Great Nicobar Islands following INS Baaz. The project is part of the larger International Container Transshipment Port programme.[4][5]
References
- ↑ "Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurates the New Integrated Terminal Building of Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair". pib.gov.in. Archived from the original on 5 August 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2025.
- ↑ "4 Airports/Airstrips & 6 Water Aerodromes in Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshadweep Island Region up for Bidding under UDAN 4.0". Press Information Bureau, India. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
- ↑ "List of Airports in India:" (PDF). Airports Authority of India. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
- ↑ "Groundwork starts for second Nicobar airfield close to key China route". The Tribune. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
- ↑ "Development of Airport at Chingen, Nicobar, Andaman and Nicobar Islands in Nicobar (Andaman & Nicobar): Project Updates & Investment Details | IIG". indiainvestmentgrid.gov.in. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
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