Jaisalmer Airport

VIJR / JSA

, IN

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Jaisalmer Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VIJR
IATA Code: JSA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 751 ft MSL

Location

City:
Country: IN
Latitude: 26.888700°
Longitude: 70.864998°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 04/22
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Jaisalmer Airport

Overview

Jaisalmer Airport serves the desert region of Rajasthan, located in northwestern India. As a medium airport situated at 751 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in a geographically challenging desert environment.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevated position at 751 ft MSL suggests potential thermal and wind variation typical of desert terrain. Pilots should anticipate potential temperature-related performance considerations, particularly during summer months when desert temperatures can significantly impact aircraft operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial 9000-foot concrete runway (04/22), which provides ample length for most medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic location in the Thar Desert presents unique navigational challenges with potential wind shear and dust/sand interaction during certain seasonal conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 04/22 offers a long, concrete surface aligned approximately northeast/southwest, which likely corresponds to prevailing regional wind patterns. Given the runway's length and orientation, pilots should prepare for potential crosswind conditions typical of desert airport environments.

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Official Data Sources

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