International hub · Kankesanrurai, Sri Lanka
Kankesanrurai/Jaffna International
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Coordinates
- 9°48′N 80°04′E
- Local time
- Asia/Colombo
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Field information
VCCJ runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Kankesanrurai/Jaffna International (VCCJ/JAF) has one runway, 05/23, 4,593 ft (1,400 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 5. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VCCJ, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Colombo
Country
Sri Lanka
LK
Municipality
Jaffna
Elevation
33 ft
Position
9.7923, 80.0701
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 5
Runways · VCCJ
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 4,593 ft (1,400 m) | 98 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at VCCJ.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Kankesanrurai/Jaffna International (VCCJ / JAF) in Kankesanrurai, Sri Lanka, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VCCJ is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at VCCJ
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Sri Lanka
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Sri Lanka. Applicable permit lead times for Sri Lanka are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Sri Lanka are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at VCCJ
Direct FBO and handler coordination at VCCJ covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at VCCJ
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VCCJ is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to VCCJ
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VCCJ: 9° 47′ 32″ N 80° 4′ 12″ E; elevation 33 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Kankesanrurai
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Kankesanrurai. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VCCJ.
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Cargo Operations at VCCJ
Support for freighter operations into VCCJ covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where VCCJ sits in the network
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Operating into VCCJ?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Kankesanrurai/Jaffna International — one desk for the whole trip.