Airport code

SXR Airport Code, Sheikh ul Alam International Airport

SXR is the IATA airport code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport, the main international gateway for Srinagar, India. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, VISR.

City
Srinagar
Country
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
33.9871, 74.7742
Elevation
5,429 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What airport is SXR?

SXR is the IATA airport code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport, in Srinagar, India. The same airport has the ICAO code VISR.

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.

Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR) at a glance
IATA airport codeSXR
ICAO airport codeVISR
AirportSheikh ul Alam International Airport
CitySrinagar
CountryIndia
Main airlines6E, G8, AI
Runways1

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Where is SXR airport located?

Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR) is in Srinagar, India, at coordinates 33.9871, 74.7742.

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.

Which airlines fly to SXR?

The open route dataset lists 6E (IndiGo Airlines), G8 (Go Air), AI (Air India Limited), SG (Spicejet), 9W (Jet Airways) as operating carriers on nonstop routes touching Sheikh ul Alam International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport?

The IATA code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport in Srinagar is SXR. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.

What is the 3-letter code for Srinagar?

The 3-letter IATA code for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport in Srinagar is SXR.

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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