A taxi driver was allegedly pushed over at Alice Springs Airport and required emergency hip surgery, while his alleged attacker is still on the run, NT Police said.

Police director of communications Mark Wilton said in a statement that about 2.45pm Monday police received a report that a male taxi driver had been assaulted at the Alice Springs Airport by a stranger.

He said that at 1.15pm the victim and the unknown male offender had arrived at the airport pick up and drop off zone when an fight broke out between the two, during which the taxi driver was allegedly pushed to the ground.

“The victim conveyed himself to hospital where it was confirmed he suffered a fractured hip and required emergency surgery,” Mr Wilton said.

“The offender remains outstanding and is believed to be driving a silver Mitsubishi wagon with South Australian number plates.”

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident, or with dash cam footage from the area, to call them on 131 444 (quote reference P24210630).