Bhuj Airport (VABJ)
Medium airport · Bhuj, Gujarat, India
Airport data
| Name | Bhuj Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VABJ |
| IATA | BHJ |
| Elevation | 268 ft (82 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°17'16" E 69°40'13" 23.28780, 69.67020 |
| Location | Bhuj, Gujarat, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 8,205 ft (2501 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bhuj Airport at a glance
Bhuj Airport is a medium airport in Bhuj, Gujarat, India, known to airline systems as BHJ. The field elevation of 268 ft (82 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VABJ are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 8,205 ft (2501 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VABJ shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bhuj Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kandla Airport | VAKE | 48 km (26 NM) |
| Jamnagar Airport | VAJM | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Rajkot Airport | VARK | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Rajkot International Airport | VAHS | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Mai Bakhtawar International Airport | PK-0092 | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bhuj Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 268 ft field elevation of Bhuj Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 139 airports and airfields we list for India — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bhuj Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bhuj Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bhuj Airport is VABJ, and its IATA code is BHJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bhuj Airport above sea level?
Bhuj Airport sits at an elevation of 268 feet (82 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bhuj Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.2878, 69.6702 — in Bhuj, Gujarat, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kandla Airport, about 48 km away.
Does VABJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VABJ appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bhuj Airport?
Bhuj Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 8,205 ft (2501 m) with a ASP surface.