Jammu Airport

Jammu Airport

Jammu Airport (ATQ)

Located in Jammu in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India, the Jammu Airport is a civil airport. The airport is also known as Satwari Airport and is situated just 14 km from the India-Pakistan international border. The city is categorized under the stringent security zone owing to its vulnerability to periodic curfew and security breaches. Therefore, the infrastructure of the airport in the recent years has been strengthened and upgraded to offer comfort and security to passengers arriving and departing from the airport.

Flight Information

Air India, GoAir, IndiGo, SpiceJet and JetKonnect are the domestic flight operators that connect Jammu to many important cities in India such as Delhi, Srinagar, Goa, Leh, Mumbai, Ranchi, Pune, Patna, Chennai, Hyderabad and Jaipur. Jammu is connected by direct flights to Delhi and Srinagar with 28 and 7 weekly services respectively.

Terminals

Jammu Airport is a domestic airport and operates flights from one terminal. The domestic terminal has a capacity of handling 180 passengers during peak hours. The facilities in the terminal are periodically upgraded since Jammu is a very popular pilgrim destination and the city also attracts a number of foreign tourists for its spectacular beauty.

Traveling in and around

The central bus station at Jammu is located at a distance of 10 km from the airport but both destinations are well connected to each other by frequent bus services at nominal charges. The city's railway station is also situated at a distance of 10 km from the airport and private taxis can be hired for commuting to the terminal or other parts of the city.

Services and Facilities

Trolleys and other baggage services and wheel chair facilities for the aged and physically challenged are some of the services available at Jammu airport. Car rentals are available within the premises of the airport for passengers to commute to different parts of the city.

Things to Do

Passengers who wait to board flights can engage in some retail therapy since the airport has a few stores that sell jewelry, magazines, stationery and other knick-knacks. The airport also has duty-free stores that facilitate quick, last minute purchases as well as many eateries and restaurants that offer delicious food.

Hotels

Jammu witnesses thousands of tourists round the year for the city is home to important pilgrimage centers, spectacular landscapes and myriad attractions. Therefore, Jammu has an extensive range of places to stay as per individual budgets and travel needs. Fortune Inn Riviera and Hotel Asia offer luxury accommodations in the city. Vardaan Hotel Jammu, Satyam Lodge and Hotel Park Inn offer comfortable places to stay for travelers on a budget.

Helpful Tips

Jammu experiences volatile weather conditions during monsoons and winters. Heavy rains lash the city during monsoons and winters are characterized by heavy snow and poor visibility making it difficult for flight take-off and landing. If you are planning to travel to this part of India during these periods; it is advised to re-check flight schedules and weather forecasts and make travel plans accordingly.

Nearby Attractions

The Vaishno Devi temple is one of the most important and popular landmarks in Jammu and several thousands of pilgrims visit the shrine every year. The other popular temples in Jammu include the Ranbireshwar Temple, Mahamaya Temple and Peer Kho Cave Temple.

FAQs

  1. What are the top airline brands that operate from Jammu airport frequently?
    The top airline brands that operate from Jammu airport frequently are – GoAir, Air India and IndiGo.
  2. What is the airport code for Jammu airport?
    The IATA code for the Jammu airport is IXJ.
  3. What are the most frequent routes from Jammu airport?
    The most popular sectors from Jammu airport are Jammu to New Delhi with 142 weekly flights respectively.
  4. When does the first flight leave from Jammu airport?
    The first flight from Jammu to New Delhi is at 8:35 AM, which is GoAir airline 203 followed by Air India 450 which leaves at 9:25 AM.
  5. When does the last flight leave from Jammu airport?
    IndiGo 535 to New Delhi is the last flight that departs from airport at 4:15 PM.

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