JAF Airport Code, Jaffna International Airport
JAF is the IATA airport code for Jaffna International Airport, the main international gateway for Jaffna, Sri Lanka. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, VCCJ.
What airport is JAF?
JAF is the IATA airport code for Jaffna International Airport, in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The same airport has the ICAO code VCCJ.
Its ICAO code VCCJ begins with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia.
| IATA airport code | JAF |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | VCCJ |
| Airport | Jaffna International Airport |
| City | Jaffna |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is JAF airport located?
Jaffna International Airport (JAF) is in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, at coordinates 9.79233, 80.0701.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 9.79° N, 80.07° E. It is close to sea level at 33 ft (10 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at JAF
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 4,593 ft (1.40 km), designated 05/23.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Jaffna International Airport?
The IATA code for Jaffna International Airport in Jaffna is JAF. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Jaffna?
The 3-letter IATA code for Jaffna International Airport in Jaffna is JAF.
What is the ICAO code for Jaffna International Airport?
The ICAO code for Jaffna International Airport is VCCJ. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code JAF.
What is the difference between JAF and VCCJ?
JAF is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. VCCJ is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Jaffna International Airport.
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