Jammu Airport (VIJU)
Medium airport · Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Airport data
| Name | Jammu Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VIJU |
| IATA | IXJ |
| Elevation | 996 ft (304 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°41'20" E 74°50'17" 32.68885, 74.83815 |
| Location | Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,700 ft (2042 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jammu Airport at a glance
Jammu Airport is a medium airport in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India, known to airline systems as IXJ. The field elevation of 996 ft (304 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VIJU 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, 18/36, offers 6,700 ft (2042 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VIJU 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 Jammu Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Udhampur Air Force Station | VIUX | 38 km (21 NM) |
| Sialkot International Airport | OPST | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Pathankot Airport | VIPK | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | VIAR | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Mangla Airport | OPMA | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jammu Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 996 ft field elevation of Jammu 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 Jammu Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jammu Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jammu Airport is VIJU, and its IATA code is IXJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jammu Airport above sea level?
Jammu Airport sits at an elevation of 996 feet (304 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jammu Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.6888, 74.8382 — in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Udhampur Air Force Station, about 38 km away.
Does VIJU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VIJU 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 Jammu Airport?
Jammu Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,700 ft (2042 m) with a ASP surface.