Imphal airport code is IMF, and its ICAO code is VEIM. Bir Tikendrajit International Airport serves Imphal and is Manipur’s principal aviation gateway.
Imphal Airport Overview
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Airport identity
- Official name: Bir Tikendrajit International Airport
- IATA code: IMF
- ICAO code: VEIM
- Location: Imphal, Manipur
- Operator: Airports Authority of India
Airlines and terminal development
Current scheduled carriers include IndiGo, Air India Express, Alliance Air and Mingalar Aviation, subject to schedule changes. Defunct or withdrawn airlines should not be shown as current operators.
A major new-terminal project has been planned to increase capacity. Construction status and completion dates should be checked through current official notices rather than presented as complete.
Business Aviation Planning at IMF
Imphal’s terrain, weather and regional operating environment require careful planning. Confirm permits, aircraft acceptance, parking, handling, aviation fuel and any customs or immigration requirements for the exact flight.
Operational considerations
- Review current NOTAMs, weather and terrain-related procedures.
- Confirm parking and handler instructions.
- Verify aviation fuel and ground-equipment availability.
- Confirm customs and immigration when required.
- Recheck local transport and security arrangements before departure.
Permissions and advance coordination
Operators should submit the aircraft, schedule, routing, crew, passenger and service details early enough for airport and supplier checks. Confirm any PPR, parking approval, slot or other acceptance applicable to the movement. Changes in arrival or departure time should be passed promptly because regional-airport resources may not be available continuously.
Weather, terrain and alternate planning
Imphal operations require careful review of current weather, NOTAMs, terrain procedures and applicable aeronautical information. The flight plan should include a suitable alternate and realistic fuel planning for the route and seasonal conditions. Aircraft performance decisions remain the responsibility of the operator and flight crew.
Parking, equipment and crew logistics
Confirm parking for the full ground time along with ground power, passenger steps, baggage support, towing needs and Jet A-1 availability. Crew arrangements should account for airport-to-hotel transfer time, local vehicle availability, duty limits and schedule resilience. Special catering or transport requests should be made in advance.
Ground handling and aviation fuel
ATTS can coordinate permits, ground handling, aviation fuel, supervision, transport and crew or passenger support at Imphal, subject to airport, authority and supplier confirmation.
Related ATTS services: airport ground handling in India and aviation fuelling services in India.
More India airport guides: Guwahati (GAU) and Kolkata (CCU).
Official airport information: For current terminal, passenger, flight and airport notices, check the Airports Authority of India Imphal airport page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the airport code for Imphal?
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport uses IATA code IMF and ICAO code VEIM.
Which airlines serve Imphal?
Scheduled carriers include IndiGo, Air India Express, Alliance Air and Mingalar Aviation, subject to current airline schedules.
Is Imphal’s new terminal open?
The terminal project should not be treated as operational until officially commissioned. Check current airport notices for construction status.
Can ATTS coordinate support at IMF?
ATTS can coordinate permits, handling, aviation fuel, supervision and crew or passenger support, subject to confirmation for the requested movement.
