Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR): Codes, Runways & Location
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (IATA: SXR · ICAO: VISR) is a large airport serving Srinagar, India. It lies at 33.9871° N, 74.7742° E, 5429 ft (1655 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sheikh ul Alam International Airport
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Srinagar in India. It is identified by the IATA code SXR and the ICAO code VISR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3685 m (12090 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, 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 5429 ft (1655 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Rajouri Airport (RJI) about 80 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 ≈ 3,685 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sheikh ul Alam International Airport
Where is Sheikh ul Alam International Airport located?
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is located in Srinagar, India. Its coordinates are 33.9871° N, 74.7742° E.
What is the airport code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport?
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport has an IATA code of SXR and an ICAO code of VISR.
How long is the runway at Sheikh ul Alam International Airport?
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport's longest runway is about 3685 m (12090 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Sheikh ul Alam International Airport have?
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sheikh ul Alam International Airport a major airport?
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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