Jamnagar Airport (VAJM)
Medium airport · Jamnagar, Gujarat, India
Airport data
| Name | Jamnagar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VAJM |
| IATA | JGA |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°27'56" E 70°0'45" 22.46550, 70.01260 |
| Location | Jamnagar, Gujarat, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,242 ft (2512 m) | 148 ft | CON | Yes |
| 12/30 | 8,236 ft (2510 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Jamnagar Airport at a glance
Jamnagar Airport is a medium airport in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, known to airline systems as JGA. The field elevation of 69 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VAJM are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 06/24 — offers 8,242 ft (2512 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VAJM shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Jamnagar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kandla Airport | VAKE | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Rajkot Airport | VARK | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Porbandar Airport | VAPR | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Bhuj Airport | VABJ | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Rajkot International Airport | VAHS | 106 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jamnagar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 69 ft field elevation of Jamnagar Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 139 airports and airfields we list for India — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Jamnagar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jamnagar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jamnagar Airport is VAJM, and its IATA code is JGA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jamnagar Airport above sea level?
Jamnagar Airport sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jamnagar Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.4655, 70.0126 — in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kandla Airport, about 73 km away.
Does VAJM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VAJM appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Jamnagar Airport?
Jamnagar Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,242 ft (2512 m) with a CON surface.