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Sheikh ul Alam International Airport

IATA SXRICAO VISR🇮🇳 Srinagar
Coordinates
33.9871°N, 74.7742°E
Elevation
5,429 ft (1,655 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IN-JK
Time zone
Kolkata(UTC+05:30)
Magnetic variation
2.7° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:03
Sunrise
05:31
Sunset
19:44
Civil dusk
20:12

About 14h 13m 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 Sheikh ul Alam International Airport

Sheikh ul Alam International Airport

Srinagar International Airport is an international airport serving Srinagar, the summer capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located in Budgam, about 12 km (7.5 mi) south of Srinagar. It is owned by the Indian Air Force, and the Airports Authority of India operates a civil enclave at the airport, which was opened in 1979. It was designated as an international airport in 2005. It has an integrated domestic and international terminal with one asphalt runway.

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

Live weather

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Live departures & arrivals

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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
13 / 3112,090 ft / 3,685 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/GRDO893.900 MHz
TWRTWR127.900 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (6)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

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.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Sheikh ul Alam International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport?

The ICAO code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is VISR, and its IATA code is SXR.

Where is Sheikh ul Alam International Airport located?

Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is large airport located in Srinagar, India, at an elevation of 5,429 ft (1,655 m).

How many runways does Sheikh ul Alam International Airport have?

Sheikh ul Alam International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 12,090 ft / 3,685 m.

Which airlines fly to Sheikh ul Alam International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Sheikh ul Alam International Airport include Air India Limited, Air Sahara, Go Air, IndiGo Airlines, Jet Airways, Spicejet (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Sheikh ul Alam International Airport?

Historical data lists 6 nonstop destinations from Sheikh ul Alam International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Sheikh ul Alam International Airport in?

Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is in the Asia/Kolkata time zone (UTC+05:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Sheikh ul Alam International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is approximately 2.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Sheikh ul Alam International Airport?

The nearest airport to Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is Awantipura Air Force Station (VIAW), about 12 nm to the ese, followed by Poonch Airport and Rajouri Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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