Jammu Airport

VIJU / IXJ

Jammu, IN

Last Updated
Jun 24, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 48 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
29°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 26°C
3 kt
170°
6 km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1002 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VIJU 241930Z 17003KT 6000 TS SCT025 FEW030CB BKN090 29/26 Q1002 TEMPO 15015G25KT 4000 TSRA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 996 ft
SCT 2,500 ft AGL
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,496 ft AMSL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,996 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
9,996 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Jammu Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 6 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the south (170°) at 3 knots.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 6 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 29°C (84°F) with a dewpoint of 26°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 12 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Thunderstorm Rain. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Thunderstorm Rain between 01:00Z and 04:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1002 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
969 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (996 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,334 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,253 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +16.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VIJU 241530Z 2418/2506 32010KT 6000 SCT025 BKN090 BECMG 2420/2422 SCT025 FEW030TCU BKN090 TEMPO 2501/2504 32010G20KT 3000 TSRA SCT025 FEW030CB BKN090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:17Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 320° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
01:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR 320° 10 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 9,000 ft
Thunderstorm Rain

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IJU
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
6,700 ft 148 ft ASP 177°
3.0 kt 0.5 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VIJU

1,322 observations | Nov 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
98.8%
IFR
1.1%
LIFR
0.1%

Jammu Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 1.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 5.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from 12°C to 43°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 5.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 20 kt
Calm Winds: 2.2%
Direction Distribution:
E
8.2%
N
21.8%
S
12.2%
W
15%
NE
11.7%
NW
7.7%
SE
15.5%
SW
5.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 31.3°C
Range: 12°C to 43°C
12°C 43°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0%

Best Months for VFR

March April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 1,322 METAR observations (Nov 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jammu Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VIJU
IATA Code: IXJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 996 ft MSL

Location

City: Jammu
Country: IN
Latitude: 32.688849°
Longitude: 74.838152°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 6,700 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Jammu Airport

Overview

Jammu Airport serves the city of Jammu in northern India, located at an elevation of 996 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport situated at coordinates 32.688849, 74.838152, it provides essential air connectivity for the Jammu and Kashmir region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 996 ft MSL indicates a moderate terrain environment with potential seasonal weather variations typical of northern India. Pilots should anticipate potential wind and temperature fluctuations that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during approach and takeoff on the 6700-foot asphalted runway.

Notable Features

The single runway (18/36) provides a substantial 6700-foot length, suitable for most medium-sized aircraft operations. The airport's geographic location in the mountainous region of Jammu suggests potential terrain-related challenges that require careful navigation and situational awareness during flight operations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36 offers a straight-in approach with 6700 feet of asphalt surface, allowing flexibility for various aircraft types. Pilots should carefully assess wind conditions and terrain when planning arrivals and departures, considering the airport's elevation and surrounding geographical characteristics.

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.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.