Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport

Local nameLeh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)
LocationLadakh Range, India

Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport is a domestic airport serving Leh, the capital of Ladakh, India. Situated at 3,256 m above mean sea level, it is the highest commercial airport in India and one of the highest in the world. The airport is named after 19th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche, a Buddhist monk whose Spituk Monastery is in vicinity to the airfield. Due to its location in between the Himalayas, the approach to Leh Airport is one of the most challenging and scenic.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kushok_Bakula_Rimpochee_Airport

Phone 01982251783

Address India

Coordinates 34°8'8.614" N 77°32'46.331" E

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