# Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR)

> Indore, IN · IATA: IDR · ICAO: VAID · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `IDR` |
| ICAO | `VAID` |
| City | Indore |
| Country | IN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 564 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 22.72180, 75.80110 |

## Description

Two cargo terminals in three years tell the story: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore (IATA: IDR) opened an international air cargo terminal in January 2021 and added a 1,700 m² domestic cargo terminal plus a 300 m² perishables centre in June 2023. The result – IDR ranked as India's 15th-busiest cargo airport in 2024/25 and handles more freight than the next four Madhya Pradesh airports combined. Typical export commodities reflect the Indore industrial belt: pharmaceuticals, textiles, auto parts, jewellery and fresh produce. Freight currently moves mainly as belly cargo on IndiGo, Air India and other carriers serving Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, with dedicated freighter services under preparation together with local trade bodies. Customs clearance for exports is available at the international cargo terminal, and the airport connects to the NH 52/NH 47 highway corridors plus rail links towards Gujarat's seaports. For forwarders, IDR is central India's first port of call; only large volumes and intercontinental direct uplift still route via Mumbai (BOM) or Delhi (DEL).

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