What is the tower frequency at VISR?

The tower frequency at Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is 127.9 MHz.

What fuel is available at VISR?

Sheikh ul Alam International Airport offers Jet A-1.

Does VISR require landing permits?

Yes, landing permits are required for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (India).

Does VISR require slots or PPR?

PPR is required at Sheikh ul Alam International Airport.

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Sheikh ul Alam International Airport

Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (VISR/SXR) serves Srinagar, India. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (13/31). Field elevation is 5429 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 5/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: VISR
Name: Sheikh ul Alam International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: Uncategorized
Latitude: 33.987099
Longitude: 74.7742
Elevation: 5429 ft
Country: India
Municipality: Srinagar
IATA Code: SXR
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: N/A
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 13/31

Designation: 13/31
Dimensions: 3685x46m
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 127.900 MHz
Ground: N/A
Operations: 893.900 MHz
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: AAI Srinagar; advance coordination required due to military joint use.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW per AAI tariff; approx INR 200-500/ton
Parking Fee: INR 50-150/ton per 4h block
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: INR
Remarks: Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar. AAI operated. Summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir. Joint civil-military use.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: IOCL supply. Available during operating hours.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Customs/immigration available. Limited international services.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Joint civil-military airport. Security restrictions apply. Elevation 5429 ft AMSL. Fog/snow in winter. Operational restrictions may apply during security situations.

Airport Services

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India Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 24 hours minimum; 7 working days for Prior Reference Countries (PRC)
Landing Lead Time: Standard: 3 working days (flight on 4th day). PRC countries: 7 working days (flight on 8th day). Tech stop/fuel stop: 1 working day (except PRC). Military airports: 15-20 business days.

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require DGCA permit and security clearance. Ministry of Defence approval needed for certain routes.

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Nearby Airports

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at VISR?: The tower frequency at Sheikh ul Alam International Airport is 127.9 MHz.
What fuel is available at VISR?: Sheikh ul Alam International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does VISR require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (India).
Does VISR require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Sheikh ul Alam International Airport.

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