Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India, has an international-designated airport and a few airstrips for military and emergency purposes. TheVeer Savarkar International Airport inPort Blair is jointly operated by theAirports Authority of India andIndian Navy while the aerodromes atCar Nicobar by Indian Air Force,Campbell Bay andDiglipur are operated by theIndian Navy only.
The new terminal atVeer Savarkar International Airport inPort Blair was inaugurated on 18 July 2023 to enhance the capacity of the airport amid increased tourism.[1] Under theGovernment of India'sUDAN 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 inAndaman and Nicobar Islands with their respectiveICAO andIATA codes.[3]
| Sl. no. | Location/City in Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Airport name | ICAO | IATA | Operator | Category | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International airports | |||||||
| 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 | ||
