Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is an airport in Leh, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The airport is named after 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, an Indian statesman and monk. Due to the presence of mountain winds in the afternoon, all flights take off and land in the morning. The approach is challenging as it is unidirectional and has high terrain towards the eastern end of the airport.
Airport Information
Airport Name: Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
Airport Keywords: Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee
Airport (IATA) Code: IXL
Address
City: Leh
State: Jammu and Kashmir
Country: India (IN)
Continent: Asia
Full Location: Leh, JK, India
Website: Aai.aero
Mapping
Latitude: 34.140465
Longitude: 77.545812
Elevation: 10762 (Feet)
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