Battambang Airport (VDBG)
Medium airport · Battambang, Battambang province, Cambodia
Airport data
| Name | Battambang Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VDBG |
| IATA | BBM |
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 13°5'44" E 103°13'26" 13.09560, 103.22400 |
| Location | Battambang, Battambang province, Cambodia |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,250 ft (1600 m) | 112 ft | ASP | No |
Battambang Airport at a glance
Battambang Airport is a medium airport in Battambang, Battambang province, Cambodia, known to airline systems as BBM. The field elevation of 59 ft (18 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VDBG 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 5,250 ft (1600 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VDBG 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 Battambang Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport | VDSA | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Trat Airport | VTBO | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Surin Airport | VTUJ | 199 km (107 NM) |
| Nakhon Ratchasima Airport | VTUQ | 228 km (123 NM) |
| Buri Ram Airport | VTUO | 237 km (128 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Battambang Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 59 ft field elevation of Battambang 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 7 airports and airfields we list for Cambodia — 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 Battambang Airport
What is the ICAO code of Battambang Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Battambang Airport is VDBG, and its IATA code is BBM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Battambang Airport above sea level?
Battambang Airport sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Battambang Airport located?
The airport lies at 13.0956, 103.2240 — in Battambang, Battambang province, Cambodia, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport, about 112 km away.
Does VDBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VDBG 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 Battambang Airport?
Battambang Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,250 ft (1600 m) with a ASP surface.