List of 4 Domestic & International Airports in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a Union Territory of India situated between the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. These islands attract thousands of tourists every year worldwide because of their serene and picturesque environment.

You can enjoy island camping, marina yacht, wave surfing, scuba diving, kayaking, night cruising and many more activities while on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Keep reading this article to get a detailed guide about the airports in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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List of all Airports in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Name of the Airport & Location	Type
Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair	International Airport
Car Nicobar Air Force Base, Car Nicobar Island	Military Airport
INS Baaz, Campbell Bay	Naval Air Station
INS Kohassa, Shibpur	Naval Air Station

List of International Airports in Andaman and Nicobar

Here is a list of airports in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for quick guidance.

Note: The services and other factors keep changing frequently. So, please verify all information before planning your trip.

1. Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair

The airport is located south of Port Blair, around 5 kilometres from the city centre and is the only international airport in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It started its international operations in 2007 and was known as Port Blair Airport.

In addition, the airport authority is building a new terminal. The new terminal is expected to handle 1200 passengers during its peak hours.

Address - MP2M+36H, Lamba Line, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744103
ICAO Code – VOPB
IATA Code – IXZ
Category – International Airport
Terminal - It currently has one functional terminal that handles all its operations. However, another terminal is under construction.
Operator – Airports Authority of India
Services & Amenities Available
- Immigration counters
- Passenger help desks
- Assistance to people with disabilities
- Tourism information counters
- Child care rooms
- Medical facilities
- ATMs

List of Domestic Airports in Andaman and Nicobar

2. Car Nicobar Air Force Base

It is another addition to the list of Andaman and Nicobar Islands airports, located at Indian Air Force Camp village on the Car Nicobar Island. The Japanese built this airport during World War II for their trade purpose.

However, in 1956, the Indian Air Force started their operations here. No active commercial flights take off from this airport, but the government is looking into this matter to resume commercial operations.

Address - Car, Andaman and Nicobar Islands 744301
ICAO Code – VOCX
IATA Code – CBD
Category – Military Airport
Terminals - The airport has no commercial terminal as the Indian Air Force uses it.
Operator – Indian Air Force
Services &Amenities Available
- Baggage services
- Car parking
- Restaurant and coffee shop
- Information desk
- Medical facilities
- Pre-paid taxi booth

3. INS Baaz

It is an Indian Naval Airport near Campbell Bay on the Nicobar Islands commissioned on 31st 2012. The airport is the first air station in the Nicobar Islands and is Indian Armed Forces' southernmost air station. It has only one runway measuring around 3,500 feet, but plans are underway to extend it.

Address - Campbell Bay, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
ICAO Code – VOBX
IATA Code – NA
Category – Naval Air Station
Terminal - NA
Operator – Indian Navy
Services & Amenities Available – NA

4. INS Kohassa

It is another Naval Airport in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, established in 2001 as a Forward Operating Air Base. The air station is located at Shibpur on North Andaman Island. It operates both aeroplanes and helicopters of the Navy and Coast Guard. Furthermore, it also operates courier duties between Port Blair and Diglipur every Thursday.

Address - Shibpur, Diglipur, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
ICAO Code – VODX
IATA Code – NA
Category – Naval Air Station
Terminals - NA
Operator – Indian Navy
Services & Amenities Available – NA

Therefore, airports in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are important for the country's safety. These airports connect the islands to mainland India and are significant in promoting the tourism industry of that area. So, if you plan to visit the islands, you might find this blog helpful.

FAQs About the Airports in Andaman and Nicobar

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Are there any vehicles available for hiring at Port Blair Airport?

Yes, you can avail vehicles on rent. Multiple agencies offer two or four-wheelers on rent to the tourists arriving at Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

When was INS Baaz commissioned?

The INS Baaz was commissioned on 31st July 2012 by the then Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma.

How many terminals does Veer Savarkar International Airport have?

Veer Savarkar International Airport, or Port Blair Airport, has only one terminal with two gates. Furthermore, the airport has no aerobridges, so the authorities use buses to transport passengers from the terminal to the apron.