Jamnagar AFS

Summary

Operating Country 🇮🇳 India
Location 🇮🇳 India
Status Active
UsageDual
Operating OrganizationIndian Air Force

Description

Jamnagar Airport, also known as Civil Enclave Jamnagar, is a domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base located in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India. It is owned by the Indian Air Force but permits both commercial and private flights, making it a dual-use facility. It is the only airport in Gujarat with two runways. The airport's terminal is spread over 35 acres with a capacity to handle 150 passengers. The parking apron can accommodate two Airbus A320s simultaneously. In April 2015, a C-17 Globemaster of the Indian Air Force was dispatched from Jamnagar Airport to Djibouti for the evacuation of Indian nationals from Yemen.

Location & Details

Map of Jamnagar AFS
Coordinates22.4656°N, 70.0125°E
Elevation21 m (69 ft)
IATA codeJGA
ICAO codeVAJM
Runways
  • 06/24 [Concrete]
  • 12/30 [Asphalt]
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