Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jaipur International Airport (JAI) — Airport Security Guide
Last updated: 8 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
Jaipur International Airport (JAI / VIJP) serves Jaipur, Rajasthan, at 1263 ft above sea level. It has 2 runways (longest 2,797 m, asphalt), and is operated by Adani Jaipur International Airport Ltd. Passenger and baggage screening follows BCAS security rules.
- State
- Rajasthan
- IATA / ICAO
- JAI / VIJP
- Elevation
- 1263 ft
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,797 m (asphalt)
- Operator
- Adani Jaipur International Airport Ltd
- Coordinates
- 26.82°N, 75.81°E
Where is Jaipur International Airport?
Jaipur International Airport serves Jaipur in Rajasthan and sits 1263 feet above sea level, at 26.82°N, 75.81°E. It is operated by Adani Jaipur International Airport Ltd. Its codes are JAI (IATA) and VIJP (ICAO).
Runways at JAI
Jaipur International Airport has 2 runways, the longest measuring 2,797 m with an asphalt surface. It operates under BCAS security oversight, the framework that governs civil aviation security across India.
Security screening at JAI
Every passenger at JAI clears pre-embarkation security screening, and 100% of hold baggage is screened before loading, as required by BCAS. At India's major airports this is carried out by the CISF. Prohibited-item and dangerous-goods rules follow the national BCAS and DGCA lists.
Is DigiYatra available at JAI?
DigiYatra — the voluntary facial-recognition entry and boarding system — is being rolled out in phases across major Indian airports, so availability changes over time. Check the official DigiYatra app for the current status at Jaipur International Airport. You can always travel with a boarding pass and photo ID instead.