Jodhpur Airport (VIJO)
Medium airport · Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Airport data
| Name | Jodhpur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIJO |
| IATA | JDH |
| Elevation | 717 ft (219 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°15'4" E 73°2'56" 26.25110, 73.04890 |
| Location | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,005 ft (2745 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Jodhpur Airport at a glance
Jodhpur Airport is a medium airport in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, known to airline systems as JDH. The field elevation of 717 ft (219 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIJO 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, 05/23, offers 9,005 ft (2745 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIJO 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 Jodhpur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kishangarh Airport Ajmer | VIKG | 180 km (97 NM) |
| Maharana Pratap Airport | VAUD | 201 km (109 NM) |
| Nal Airport | VIBK | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Jaisalmer Airport | VIJR | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Jaipur International Airport | VIJP | 282 km (152 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jodhpur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 717 ft field elevation of Jodhpur 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 Jodhpur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jodhpur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jodhpur Airport is VIJO, and its IATA code is JDH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jodhpur Airport above sea level?
Jodhpur Airport sits at an elevation of 717 feet (219 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jodhpur Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.2511, 73.0489 — in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kishangarh Airport Ajmer, about 180 km away.
Does VIJO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIJO 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 Jodhpur Airport?
Jodhpur Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,005 ft (2745 m) with a PEM surface.