Bhavnagar Airport (VABV)
Medium airport · Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India
Airport data
| Name | Bhavnagar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VABV |
| IATA | BHU |
| Elevation | 44 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°45'8" E 72°11'7" 21.75220, 72.18520 |
| Location | Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 6,300 ft (1920 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bhavnagar Airport at a glance
Bhavnagar Airport is a medium airport in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, known to airline systems as BHU. The field elevation of 44 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VABV 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, 07/25, offers 6,300 ft (1920 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VABV 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 Bhavnagar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Surat International Airport | VASU | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Vadodara International Airport | VABO | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Rajkot International Airport | VAHS | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Sardar Vallabh Patel International Airport | VAAH | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Rajkot Airport | VARK | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bhavnagar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 44 ft field elevation of Bhavnagar 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 Bhavnagar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bhavnagar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bhavnagar Airport is VABV, and its IATA code is BHU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bhavnagar Airport above sea level?
Bhavnagar Airport sits at an elevation of 44 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bhavnagar Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.7522, 72.1852 — in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Surat International Airport, about 91 km away.
Does VABV publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VABV 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 Bhavnagar Airport?
Bhavnagar Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 6,300 ft (1920 m) with a ASP surface.