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Jaisalmer Airport

IATA JSAICAO VIJR
Coordinates
26.8887°N, 70.8650°E
Elevation
751 ft (229 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
IN-RJ
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
1.5° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:37
Sunrise
06:03
Sunset
19:43
Civil dusk
20:09

About 13h 41m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Jaisalmer Airport

Jaisalmer Airport

Jaisalmer Airport is a domestic airport serving Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. It is located 12.6 kilometres (7.8 mi) from the city centre. The airport operates as a civil enclave on an Indian Air Force base.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

VIJR

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
04 / 229,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP123.500 MHz

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DELHISpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all India airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle925 ft
Obstacle1,056 ft
Obstacle1,070 ft
Obstacle1,079 ft
Obstacle1,063 ft
Obstacle1,053 ft
Obstacle932 ft
Obstacle1,063 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Jaisalmer Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Jaisalmer Airport?

The ICAO code for Jaisalmer Airport is VIJR, and its IATA code is JSA.

Where is Jaisalmer Airport located?

Jaisalmer Airport is medium airport located in India, at an elevation of 751 ft (229 m).

How many runways does Jaisalmer Airport have?

Jaisalmer Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,000 ft / 2,743 m.

What time zone is Jaisalmer Airport in?

Jaisalmer Airport is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Jaisalmer Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Jaisalmer Airport is approximately 1.5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Jaisalmer Airport?

The nearest airport to Jaisalmer Airport is Akli Airport (IN-0096), about 71.8 nm to the ssw, followed by Uttarlai Airport and [Duplicate] Kadanwari Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Jaisalmer Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.