Maharaja Bir BikramAirport – IXA Airport

Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport or IXA Airport is located in Argatala, India. It is a public airport that is also known by another name, Agartala Airport. AAI or the Airports Authority of India owns and operates the airport. IXA is also number 3 in the ranking of busiest airports in the north eastern part of India.

Best Time to Visit

IXA-Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport dates back to 1942 when it was designed and built by the Maharaja of Tripura named Bir Bikram KishoraManikya Bahadur Debbarman, hence the name of the airport. The airport has only one runway measuring 7,500 feet long and has an asphalt surface. During the Second World War, the airport was used for the United States Army. Later on, it would experience its first international flight operations when Indian Airlines first offered the service. As of 2018-2019, the airport has handled a total of 1,441,089 passengers and a total of 10,130 aircraft operations. Neighboring areas such as Teliamura, Bishalgarh, and Khowai use the services offered by the Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport.

What to Do & Area Attractions

There are many hotels and other lodgings available for travelers that want an option to stay near the airport. Some of the good options include Ginger Agartala. This is a contemporary hotel which offers clean and simple rooms that suit the taste of even international travelers. Best of all, it is only 13 minutes away from the airport. Hotel Sonar Tori is 22 minutes away and is a more luxurious option. Rooms are elegantly styled and the hotel offers updated amenities.

There are other airports nearby that provide other options for local travelers and these include Comilla Airport and Khowai Airport, located 2 hours and 1 hour away respectively.