Sonari Airport (IXW): Codes, Runways & Location
Sonari Airport (IATA: IXW · ICAO: VEJS) is a medium-sized airport serving Jamshedpur, India. It lies at 22.8137° N, 86.1690° E, 475 ft (145 m) above sea level.
Overview of Sonari Airport
Sonari Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Jamshedpur in India. It is identified by the IATA code IXW and the ICAO code VEJS. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Sonari Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1222 m (4010 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. The field elevation is 475 ft (145 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) about 103 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 ≈ 1,222 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sonari Airport
Where is Sonari Airport located?
Sonari Airport is located in Jamshedpur, India. Its coordinates are 22.8137° N, 86.1690° E.
What is the airport code for Sonari Airport?
Sonari Airport has an IATA code of IXW and an ICAO code of VEJS.
How long is the runway at Sonari Airport?
Sonari Airport's longest runway is about 1222 m (4010 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Sonari Airport have?
Sonari Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Sonari Airport a major airport?
Sonari Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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