Bagdogra Airport (IATA: IXB) is the primary air gateway to the entire northeastern Himalayan region — serving Darjeeling, Sikkim, Kalimpong, and the Dooars. Officially known as the Civil Aerodrome Bagdogra, it is a dual-use Military Unit Airport open for civilian flights and is located approximately 16 km from the city of Siliguri in the Darjeeling District of West Bengal.
About Bagdogra Airport
Bagdogra Airport serves as the closest major airport to a cluster of popular hill stations and the state of Sikkim. It operates flights from major cities across India as well as international routes. The Indian Air Force (IAF) maintains the Air Traffic Control (ATC) and the runway. Since 2013, the IAF has permitted civilian aircraft night-flight landings, allowing flights to operate past 6:00 PM.
The airport was conferred customs airport status in 2002 by the central government. It also serves as an important base catering to military air traffic for the Indian Army regiment stationed at Sukna.

Key Destinations from Bagdogra Airport
The airport connects Siliguri and the northeastern hill region to major cities across India and select international destinations:





