Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (VIAR)
Large airport · Amritsar, Punjab, India
Airport data
| Name | Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIAR |
| IATA | ATQ |
| Elevation | 756 ft (230 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°42'35" E 74°47'50" 31.70960, 74.79730 |
| Location | Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
About Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport on Wikipedia
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 12,000 ft (3658 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport at a glance
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport is a large airport in Amritsar, Punjab, India, known to airline systems as ATQ. The field elevation of 756 ft (230 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIAR are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 12,000 ft (3658 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIAR 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 Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allama Iqbal International Airport | OPLA | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Pathankot Airport | VIPK | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Sialkot International Airport | OPST | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Jammu Airport | VIJU | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Halwara International Airport | VIHX | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 756 ft field elevation of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International 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 Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport is VIAR, and its IATA code is ATQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport above sea level?
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport sits at an elevation of 756 feet (230 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.7096, 74.7973 — in Amritsar, Punjab, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Allama Iqbal International Airport, about 43 km away.
Does VIAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIAR 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 Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport?
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 12,000 ft (3658 m) with a ASP surface.