Sirsa Air Force Station (VISA)
Medium airport · Haryana, India
Airport data
| Name | Sirsa Air Force Station |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VISA |
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°33'38" E 75°0'22" 29.56060, 75.00610 |
| Location | Haryana, India |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,987 ft (2739 m) | 140 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sirsa Air Force Station at a glance
Sirsa Air Force Station is a medium airport in Haryana, India. The field elevation of 650 ft (198 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VISA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 8,987 ft (2739 m) of asp 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 VISA 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 Sirsa Air Force Station
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bhatinda Air Force Station | VIBT | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Maharaja Agrasen International Airport | VIHR | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Halwara International Airport | VIHX | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Ludhiana Airport | VILD | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Ambala Air Force Station | VIAM | 196 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sirsa Air Force Station
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 650 ft field elevation of Sirsa Air Force Station 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 Sirsa Air Force Station
What is the ICAO code of Sirsa Air Force Station?
The ICAO identifier of Sirsa Air Force Station is VISA, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sirsa Air Force Station above sea level?
Sirsa Air Force Station sits at an elevation of 650 feet (198 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sirsa Air Force Station located?
The airport lies at 29.5606, 75.0061 — in Haryana, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bhatinda Air Force Station, about 82 km away.
Does VISA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VISA 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 Sirsa Air Force Station?
Sirsa Air Force Station has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,987 ft (2739 m) with a ASP surface.