Amritsar airport code is ATQ, and its ICAO code is VIAR. Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport serves Amritsar and is a major aviation gateway for Punjab.
Amritsar Airport Overview
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Airport identity
- Official name: Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport
- IATA code: ATQ
- ICAO code: VIAR
- Location: Amritsar, Punjab
- Operator: Airports Authority of India
Claims describing ATQ as the second-largest airport in northern India are not sufficiently supported and have been removed. Airport capacity, rankings and airline networks change over time and should be referenced only with a defined source and reporting period.
Airline and route information
Domestic and international schedules change seasonally. Individual airlines, including foreign carriers, should be listed as current only after checking the operating schedule. Business aviation planning should not rely on a static airline list.
Business Aviation Planning at ATQ
Confirm parking, permits, handling, aviation fuel and customs or immigration arrangements for the exact aircraft and schedule. Traffic may increase during religious festivals and peak travel periods.
Operational considerations
- Confirm parking and airport acceptance before departure.
- Review current NOTAMs, weather and aeronautical information.
- Allow for winter fog and reduced visibility.
- Verify customs and immigration for international operations.
- Reconfirm fuel, equipment, catering and transport.
International permissions and CIQ
Amritsar serves both domestic and international traffic, so the handling plan should reflect the flight’s origin, destination and required customs, immigration and quarantine formalities. Provide aircraft, operator, routing, schedule, passenger and crew information early for permissions and airport coordination. Any slot, parking or operating conditions should be reconfirmed before departure.
Parking, fuel and seasonal visibility
Confirm parking duration and the required turnaround services in advance, especially during busy travel periods. The request should cover aviation fuel, ground equipment, passenger and baggage assistance, catering and potable-water or lavatory service when needed. Winter fog can disrupt schedules in northern India, making weather and NOTAM monitoring particularly important.
Passenger and crew support in Amritsar
Traffic linked to religious visits, holidays and major events can increase demand for airport transfers and accommodation. Share the passenger destination and crew hotel plan early so suitable vehicles can be arranged. Building realistic road time into the programme helps protect duty-time and onward-departure planning.
Ground handling and aviation fuel
ATTS can coordinate permits, ground handling, aviation fuel, supervision, transport and crew or passenger support at Amritsar, subject to airport, authority and supplier confirmation.
Related ATTS services: airport ground handling in India and aviation fuelling services in India.
More India airport guides: Chandigarh (IXC), Delhi (DEL) and Srinagar (SXR).
Official airport information: For current terminal, passenger, flight and airport notices, check the Airports Authority of India Amritsar airport page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the airport code for Amritsar?
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport uses IATA code ATQ and ICAO code VIAR.
Who operates Amritsar Airport?
The Airports Authority of India operates the airport.
Is ATQ northern India’s second-largest airport?
That claim is not supported consistently across authoritative sources and should not be used without a defined metric and reporting period.
Can ATTS coordinate support at ATQ?
ATTS can coordinate permits, handling, aviation fuel, supervision and crew or passenger support, subject to confirmation for the requested movement.
