Kandla Airport IXY - Gandhidham
The Kandla Airport in Gandhidham, India was first commissioned in the ‘50s. The first commercial operations of the airport with IATA code IXY was only in 1960 via the Indian Airlines. Other airlines that used to operate from this Gujarat city to Mumbai were Gujarat Airways and Vayudoot. After a hiatus of 7 years, the IXY-Gandhidham Airport resumed operations in 2006, with the addition of Air Deccan, and more cities to serve. In 2017, Spicejet started offering commercial services.
Best Time to Visit
The Kandla Airport features a 4,997-feet concrete runway that serves both TruJet and Spicejet Airlines. These connect the IXY-Kandla to the cities of Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The airport is located within an approximately 270-acre property, and its airport capacity serves 100 transit passengers at most. It features aviation facilities like landing aids, navigational equipment, and ART aircraft parking bays. Within a short distance from the IXY Gandhidham Airport is the equally important destination of Bhuj.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Near the Kandla Airport are plenty of hotels to choose from, which include the Holiday Village Resort, which is a 1.6-mile ride. Found within a 1.8-mile ride from the airport are the top-rated rooms offered by the 4-star Radisson Hotel Kandla. The Ambar Sarovar Portico Hotel offers free breakfasts, and is just a 16-minute ride from the Kandla Airport. Within an hour from the Kandla Airport is the Bhuj Airport, which is a domestic air hub. Travelers can explore the city via the Gandhidham BG Railway Station.
