4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Overall, it's a clean, well-maintained airport that has improved considerably over the years and provides a pleasant travel experience.”
Jas Singh5★ on Google
Airports / India / ATQ
Large airport · ATQ
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport.
Amritsar, India · 756 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
14,343 ratings
0
Operators based
756
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Amritsar, IndiaELEV 756 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
14,343
Google reviews
ratings on Google
756
Field elevation
feet above sea level
23
Nearest alternate
nm to LHE
Field standing
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE).
Overview
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (VIAR / ATQ) is a large commercial airport serving Amritsar, India. The airport sits 756 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into ATQ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE, 23 nm), Pathankot Airport (IXP, 53 nm), and Sialkot International Airport (SKT, 54 nm). With a single 12,000-foot paved runway, ATQ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from ATQ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Amritsar Air Force Station. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Amritsar.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The airport is also within a reasonable driving distance of Sri Harmandir Sahib, making it a convenient gateway for visitors to the city.”
Jas Singh5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“I appreciate the clean environment and efficient service.”
Jatin Kumar5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VIAR
IATA
ATQ
FAA / Local
VIAR
Elevation
756 ft
Coordinates
31.7096° N · 74.7973° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 756 ft, ATQ sits higher than 58% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,000 ft
- 16/3412,000 ft × 148 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,000 ft
ATQ's 12,000 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 23nmLHEAllama Iqbal International AirportLahore
- 53nmIXPPathankot AirportPathankot
- 54nmSKTSialkot International AirportSialkot
- 59nmIXJJammu AirportJammu
- 72nmHWRHalwara International AirportHalwara
- 74nmVIUXUdhampur Air Force StationUdhampur
Location
Open the full mapVIAR · Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport · Amritsar, India
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ATQ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,818 nm | 11h 36m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,966 nm | 14h 16m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,977 nm | 14h 18m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,121 nm | 14h 38m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,275 nm | 15h 0m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,281 nm | 15h 0m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,291 nm | 15h 2m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,412 nm | 15h 19m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ATQ?
- Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,000 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at ATQ?
- Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ATQ?
- The closest alternate is Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), about 23 nm away, followed by Pathankot Airport (IXP) at 53 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ATQ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 36m (4,818 nm), Seattle about 14h 16m (5,966 nm), Boston about 14h 18m (5,977 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.