Tezpur Airport
Tezpur Airport (IATA: TEZ, ICAO: VETZ) is located in Tezpur in the state of
Assam, India. It is also known as Salonibari Airport based on the
village/township of Salonibari where it is located. The Airport is located
15 km from Tezpur town.
The airfield in Tezpur was constructed by the British Royal Indian Air Force
during World War II in 1942. After the war, it was subsequently developed
into a full-fledged air force base in 1959. Since its inception, it has been
one of the most active bases in the Northeast of India with a variety of
fixed and rotary wing aircraft operating from there.
The airport is at an elevation of 240 feet (73 m) above mean sea level. It
has one paved runway designated 05/23 which measures 9010 feet (2746 m)
length with asphalt surface.
The maximum terminal capacity for arrival and departure is 50 passengers.
The Airport is managed and control by Airports
Authority of India (AAI).
Airlines and Destinations
Alliance Air is the only airline operate schedule flights from this Airport.
Airlines | Destinations |
Alliance Air | Guwahati, Lilabari, Pasighat |
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