Jaffna International Airport, also known as Palaly Airport, is located in Palaly, north of Jaffna city in Sri Lanka's Northern Province. It is the primary airport serving the Jaffna Peninsula and the broader northern region of the country. The airport has historical roots as a military airfield used by the Sri Lanka Air Force during the decades-long civil conflict. Following the end of the war in 2009, the facility was developed to resume and expand civilian operations, with international services launching in subsequent years. The airport handles domestic and select international routes, playing a significant role in reconnecting the war-affected Northern Province with the rest of Sri Lanka and the world, particularly serving the large Tamil diaspora.