SXR Airport Code, Sheikh ul Alam International Airport
SXR is the IATA code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport, the main international gateway for Srinagar, India. Airlines and booking systems use SXR, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code VISR. At 5429 ft (1655 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Srinagar airport code?
The airport code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is SXR. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code VISR, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 731 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code VISR begins with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia.
Where is SXR?
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport serves Srinagar, India. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 33.99° N, 74.77° E. At 5429 ft (1655 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at SXR
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 12,090 ft (3.69 km), designated 13/31.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Srinagar?
The IATA airport code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport in Srinagar is SXR. Its ICAO code is VISR.
What is the 3-letter code for Srinagar?
The 3-letter IATA code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport in Srinagar is SXR.
What airport is SXR?
SXR is Sheikh ul Alam International Airport, located in Srinagar, India.
What country is SXR in?
SXR (Sheikh ul Alam International Airport) is in India.
Where is SXR airport located?
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR) is in Srinagar, India, at coordinates 33.9871, 74.7742.
What is the ICAO code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport?
The ICAO code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is VISR. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code SXR.
What is the difference between SXR and VISR?
SXR is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. VISR is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Sheikh ul Alam International Airport.
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