Small regional airport serving West Bengal's historic Cooch Behar district.
Location
Cooch Behar, India
Cooch Behar Airport (IATA: COH, ICAO: VECO) is a domestic airport located in Cooch Behar, a city in the northern part of West Bengal, India. It serves as a regional gateway for the Cooch Behar district and surrounding areas in the Dooars and Terai regions.
The airport is managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and has historically seen limited scheduled commercial operations, with connectivity depending on airline interest and government initiatives. Its proximity to the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas and the border with Bangladesh gives it some strategic significance.
Due to its small size and limited infrastructure, the airport primarily handles small aircraft and has at times operated without regular scheduled services, relying on charter and occasional government flights.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building with basic passenger handling facilities.
Getting to & from
Road transport via taxis and auto-rickshaws connects the airport to Cooch Behar city, located a short distance away.
Notable facts
- ›Managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- ›Located in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, near the Bangladesh border.
- ›Has experienced periods of no scheduled commercial service.
- ›The airport is relatively close to Bagdogra Airport, which serves as the main regional hub.
- ›Considered for revival under India's UDAN regional connectivity scheme.
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