# Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)

> Leh, IN · IATA: IXL · ICAO: VILH · Medium Airport

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `IXL` |
| ICAO | `VILH` |
| City | Leh |
| Country | IN |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 3256 m |
| Cargo | ❌ |
| GPS | 34.13590, 77.54650 |

## Description

At 3,256 m, Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IATA: IXL) in Ladakh ranks among the world's highest commercial airports – the thin air means departures cluster in the early morning. Named after the monk and diplomat Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, it serves a remote high-mountain region bordering China and Pakistan, linked by IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet mainly to Delhi. There is no commercial cargo handling here; the field is heavily strategic, with supplies moving by military airlift and by the roads from Srinagar and Manali, both closed for months each winter. Commercial air freight for Ladakh is processed at Delhi (DEL).

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