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 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

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:

https://www.caa.lk/en/licenses-certificates-approvals/approvals/helicopter-landing-site-helipad-approval

Airport Infrastructure Details

Handling services are available upon prior request.

Fuel Services Charges

Fuel services are not available.

AIR-BRIDGE CHARGES

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US $ 25 - If the aerobridge was retracted on request by the Airline

If the aerobridge was retracted & re-docked at any time on request by the airline, the charges will be calculated based on total time of bridge bay occupancy from the first docking time to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