Ranchi Airport (IXR) — Live Arrivals Today
Birsa Munda Airport — IXR is named after Birsa Munda, the tribal freedom fighter. Heavy weekend traffic from Delhi/Kolkata of business travellers and tribal-region returnees. International cargo operations exist but no scheduled passenger international service.
Enter the flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) on our flight-status search:
Search Flight Status →Airlines arriving at Ranchi Airport
| Airline | Terminal (arrival) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6E | Terminal 1 | IndiGo runs Ranchi to Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Patna, Chennai. |
| SG | Terminal 1 | SpiceJet operates domestic flights from IXR. |
| QP | Terminal 1 | Akasa Air operates from Ranchi Terminal 1. |
| AI | Terminal 1 | Air India operates from IXR. |
Tracking Ranchi airport arrivals
For real-time Ranchi airport arrival status, the most accurate source is the official airport's display screens or the operating airline's website. IndiGo arrivals can be tracked via the IndiGo app or goindigo.in. Air India arrivals via airindia.com or the Maharaja Club app. SpiceJet arrivals via spicejet.com. Live arrivals data on this page updates every 60–90 seconds.
If you're picking up a passenger arriving at Ranchi airport, account for: (1) immigration clearance (15–45 minutes on international arrivals), (2) baggage claim (10–25 minutes), (3) Customs (5–15 minutes on international). For early-morning arrivals between 0500–0700, expect 10–20 minute longer waits. No metro. Ranchi airport is ~7 km from city centre — 20 min by taxi.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check live arrival status at Ranchi airport?
Enter your flight number (e.g. 6E2341, AI803, SG142) in the flight-status search on this page. Live data updates every 60–90 seconds from ATC and airline operations systems. Alternatively, the operating airline's app or website typically has the most accurate real-time information. For IXR-specific live screens, visit the airport's official website or use the airport-information displays in the terminal.
How many airlines operate from Ranchi airport?
Approximately 4+ airlines operate scheduled flights from Ranchi airport (IXR), including major Indian carriers like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air, plus international airlines on Gulf, Southeast Asia, and Europe/North America routes where applicable.
Does Ranchi airport have multiple terminals?
Ranchi airport (IXR) operates a single integrated terminal handling both domestic and international flights. No risk of terminal confusion.
How early should I arrive at Ranchi airport before a flight?
Recommended airport-arrival lead times for Ranchi (IXR): 2 hours before for domestic flights and 3 hours before for international flights. During festive peaks (Diwali, Christmas-New Year) and Friday/Sunday evenings, add another 30 minutes. Web check-in (opens 48 hours before, closes 1-2 hours before) lets you skip check-in queues at the airport.
What is the IATA code for Ranchi airport?
Ranchi airport's IATA code is IXR. The full official airport name is Birsa Munda Airport. Use this code when booking, tracking, or referring to the airport in flight schedules and itineraries.
How do I get to Ranchi airport from the city?
No metro. Ranchi airport is ~7 km from city centre — 20 min by taxi.
What is the delay risk for flights arriving at Ranchi airport?
Live arrival-delay risk depends on origin airport weather, en-route weather, ATC congestion at Ranchi (IXR), and the specific airline's on-time performance (IndiGo and Akasa typically lead at ~80-85% OTP). For accurate per-flight delay risk, track the specific flight number using the live search above.
Last updated: 25 May 2026. Live status data refreshes every 60–90 seconds.