Jet fuel properties

Commercial aviation fuel is commonly referred to as jet fuel. It is a kerosene based liquid that pours like water. The type of jet fuel used by airlines served by VAFFC is called Jet-A, an internationally standardized product that is used by almost all of the world’s commercial airlines. Jet-A is a clear, straw-coloured liquid, very similar to diesel fuel in its composition. It is relatively safe to handle at room temperature. A lit match dropped in a bucket of jet fuel will simply go out. Because it is a product of distillation, jet fuel exposed to the atmosphere will evaporate completely over time.