Khowai Airport

Khowai Airport is a small airport located in Khowai, Tripura, India.[1] It is managed by the Airports Authority of India and is non-operational.[2]

Khowai Airport

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Summary
Airport typePublic
OperatorAirports Authority of India
ServesKhowai
LocationKhowai, India
Elevation AMSL29 m / 95 ft
Coordinates24°03′42″N 091°36′14″E
Map
IXN
Location of the airport in Tripura
IXN
IXN (India)
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
18/36 914 3,000 Asphalt

Incidents

On 29 March 1955, a Dacota belonging to Airways (India) overran a wet runway and ended up in a ditch. Though there were no casualties, the aircraft was damaged beyond repair and written off.[3]

References

  1. Rao, K.V. Krishna (1991). Prepare or perish: a study of national security. Lancer Publishers. p. 275. ISBN 81-7212-001-X.
  2. "Unused Airports in India". Center For Asia Pacific Aviation. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
  3. "ASN Aircraft accident Douglas C-47A-20-DK VT-CUZ Khowai Airport (IXN)". Aviation-safety.net. Retrieved 9 February 2012.
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