Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport (IXC / VICG) serves Chandigarh, Chandigarh, at 1012 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 3,800 m, asphalt), and is operated by Chandigarh International Airport Ltd (AAI–Punjab–Haryana JV). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Chandigarh
- IATA / ICAO
- IXC / VICG
- Elevation
- 1012 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 3,800 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Chandigarh International Airport Ltd (AAI–Punjab–Haryana JV)
- Coordinates
- 30.67°N, 76.79°E
Where is Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport?
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport serves Chandigarh in Chandigarh and sits 1012 feet above sea level, at 30.67°N, 76.79°E. It is operated by Chandigarh International Airport Ltd (AAI–Punjab–Haryana JV). Its codes are IXC (IATA) and VICG (ICAO).
Runways at IXC
Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 3,800 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at IXC
Every passenger at IXC clears pre-embarkation security screening, and 100% of hold baggage is screened before loading, as required by BCAS. At India's major airports this is carried out by the CISF. Prohibited-item and dangerous-goods rules follow the national BCAS and DGCA lists.
Is DigiYatra available at IXC?
DigiYatra — the voluntary facial-recognition entry and boarding system — is being rolled out in phases across major Indian airports, so availability changes over time. Check the official DigiYatra app for the current status at Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.