Jaffna International Airport

VCCJ / JAF

Jaffna, LK

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
09:10Z
☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
5kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1,007
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

VCCJ 140910Z 23005KT 9999 SCT018 BKN100 30/26 Q1007 NOSIG RMK: THE OBSERVATION POINT IS 20 KM FROM VCCJ

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 33ft
SCT 1,800ft AGL
BKN 10,000ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
1,800ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,833ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,033ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,006 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (33 ft)
Pressure Alt
216 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,024 ft
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
CCJ
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
4,593 ft 98 ft ASP
↑ 5.0kt ↔ 0.0kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Jaffna International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VCCJ
IATA Code: JAF
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 33 ft MSL

Location

City: Jaffna
Country: LK
Latitude: 9.792330°
Longitude: 80.070099°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-5

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 4,593 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

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Airport operational data

• Operating hours: 24/7
• Ground handling available
• Fuel services available

About Jaffna International Airport

Jaffna International Airport (VCCJ/JAF) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Jaffna, LK. The facility operates at an elevation of 33 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 1 runway (05/23) with ASP surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.