Airport Overview
Jaffna International Airport was opened officially on 17 October 2019. The airport was originally built by the Royal Air Force during World War II and later served as the country's second international airport before being taken over by the Sri Lanka Air Force.
Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Sri Lanka |
Province or District |
Jaffna |
Nearest Town or City |
Jaffna (16 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Jaffna International Airport |
Latitude |
9.795141 |
Longitude |
80.067562 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
33 ft / 10 m |
IATA Code |
JAF |
ICAO Code |
VCCJ |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited |
Management Contact Person |
Mr W M L G Wansekara, Operations Manager Jaffna International Airport, Palaly, Sri Lanka + 94 71 6875 415 |
Open From (hours) |
00.00 |
Open To (hours) |
00.00 |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Government of Sri Lanka has the authority of the Jaffna International Airport while Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited manages the airport.
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Runways
Runway |
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Runway Dimensions |
1,400 m x 30 m |
Orientation |
05/23 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
There is no helipad in the airport, but helicopter parking areas are available. Engine ground running with rotors turning is not permitted within 200 M of other ACFT, motor vehicles or building. Where ground taxing is involved, existing TWYsystem is to be utilized. Whenever possible, Air taxing should be confined to the existing TWY system. Details for helicopter landing site/helipad approval can be found at:
Airport Infrastructure Details
Handling services are available upon prior request.
Infrastructure |
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Passenger / Cargo Security Screening |
Yes |
Runway Lighting |
Yes |
Refueling Capacity |
No |
Ground Handling Services |
N/A |
Air Traffic Control |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
Weather Information |
Yes |
Aircraft Parking Space |
N/A |
Navigation Aids |
Yes |
Perimeter Fencing |
N/A |
Windsock |
N/A |
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Fuel Services Charges
Fuel services are not available.
AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES
Aircraft category |
Base Charge |
Additional charges |
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A320, A310, B727, B737, B757, IL62 |
US $ 100- for 1st 75 minutes |
US $ 35 - Next 15 minutes or fraction thereof |
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A300, A330, B767, B777-200, IL86, IL96 |
US $ 125-for 1st 90 minutes |
US $ 40 - Next 15 minutes or fraction thereof |
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A340, B777-300, B747, DC10, MD11, L1011 |
US $ 150 for 1st 90 minutes |
US $ 50 - Next 15 minutes or fraction thereof |
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10% Discount for airlines exceeding 50 Aerobridge Movements & above per half-month
5% Discount for airlines having 30 - 49 Aerobridge Movements per half-month
Redocked charge
US $ 25 - If the aerobridge was retracted on request by the Airline
If the aerobridge was retracted & re-docked at any time on request by the airline, the charges will be calculated based on total time of bridge bay occupancy from the first docking time to the final time of retraction & US$ 25 will be levied as an additional operational charge per retraction and re-docking.
Depending on operational requirements, If AASL requested to tow the aircraft away from the Aerobridge to another bay and later allowed to be re-docked, the charges will be calculated as a single operation and the time considered as the total occupancy time of the aircraft kept docked at the aerobridge.
In the event, the airline fails to tow the Aircraft from the aerobridge without justifiable reason, aerobridge charge will be levied for the total period which it had occupied the bridge bay.
In addition, a penalty which is equal to the total aerobridge charge will also be imposed.
*10% Discount for airlines exceeding 50 aerobridge movements for a period of 1/2 month
*5% Discount for airlines above 30 up to 49 aerobridge movements for a period of 1/2 month
Note: Updates on air-bridge charges can be found at:
https://www.airport.lk/aasl/business_info/airline_parking
Royalties / Non Objection Fees (NOFs)
According to Section 2.1.3 of GEN 4 – CHARGES FOR AERODROMES AND AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES (updated as of 30 June 2022), certain aircraft shall be exempted from the payment of landing charges, including (a) aircraft engaged in emergency, search and rescue and humanitarian purposes when providing a free service, and (f) aircraft of the United Nations and its specialized agencies. For more details, please refer to the document at:
https://www.airport.lk/aasl/AIS/AMDT%20WEB/AIP%20FROM%2011%20AUG%202022/htm/111.htm
Security
Security information for travellers can be accessed through the link below:
https://www.airport.lk/services/aviation_security