Jaffna International Airport (JAF): Codes, Runways & Location
Jaffna International Airport (IATA: JAF · ICAO: VCCJ) is a large airport serving Jaffna, Sri Lanka. It lies at 9.7923° N, 80.0701° E, 33 ft (10 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jaffna International Airport
Jaffna International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Jaffna in Sri Lanka. It is identified by the IATA code JAF and the ICAO code VCCJ. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Jaffna International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1400 m (4593 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 33 ft (10 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Iranamadu Airport about 71 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,400 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jaffna International Airport
Where is Jaffna International Airport located?
Jaffna International Airport is located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Its coordinates are 9.7923° N, 80.0701° E.
What is the airport code for Jaffna International Airport?
Jaffna International Airport has an IATA code of JAF and an ICAO code of VCCJ.
How long is the runway at Jaffna International Airport?
Jaffna International Airport's longest runway is about 1400 m (4593 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Jaffna International Airport have?
Jaffna International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Jaffna International Airport a major airport?
Jaffna International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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