Ranchi, Jharkhand
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR / VERC) serves Ranchi, Jharkhand, at 2148 ft above sea level. It has 1 runway (longest 2,699 m, asphalt), and is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Jharkhand
- IATA / ICAO
- IXR / VERC
- Elevation
- 2148 ft
- Runways
- 1
- Longest runway
- 2,699 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Coordinates
- 23.31°N, 85.32°E
Where is Birsa Munda Airport?
Birsa Munda Airport serves Ranchi in Jharkhand and sits 2148 feet above sea level, at 23.31°N, 85.32°E. It is operated by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Its codes are IXR (IATA) and VERC (ICAO).
Runways at IXR
Birsa Munda Airport has 1 runway, the longest measuring 2,699 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at IXR
Every passenger at IXR 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 IXR?
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 Birsa Munda Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.