Jaisalmer Airport (VIJR)
Medium airport · Rajasthan, India
Airport data
| Name | Jaisalmer Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIJR |
| IATA | JSA |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°53'19" E 70°51'54" 26.88870, 70.86500 |
| Location | Rajasthan, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | CON | No |
Jaisalmer Airport at a glance
Jaisalmer Airport is a medium airport in Rajasthan, India, known to airline systems as JSA. The field elevation of 751 ft (229 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIJR 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, 04/22, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIJR 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 Jaisalmer Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaikh Zaid Airport | OPRK | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur | OPSK | 225 km (122 NM) |
| Jodhpur Airport | VIJO | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Mai Bakhtawar International Airport | PK-0092 | 240 km (130 NM) |
| Sui Airport | OPSU | 256 km (138 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jaisalmer Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 751 ft field elevation of Jaisalmer 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 Jaisalmer Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jaisalmer Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jaisalmer Airport is VIJR, and its IATA code is JSA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jaisalmer Airport above sea level?
Jaisalmer Airport sits at an elevation of 751 feet (229 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jaisalmer Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.8887, 70.8650 — in Rajasthan, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shaikh Zaid Airport, about 176 km away.
Does VIJR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIJR 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 Jaisalmer Airport?
Jaisalmer Airport has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a CON surface.