Barisal Airport (VGBR)
Medium airport · Barisal, Barisal Division, Bangladesh
Airport data
| Name | Barisal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VGBR |
| IATA | BZL |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°48'4" E 90°18'4" 22.80100, 90.30120 |
| Location | Barisal, Barisal Division, Bangladesh |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5,995 ft (1827 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Barisal Airport at a glance
Barisal Airport is a medium airport in Barisal, Barisal Division, Bangladesh, known to airline systems as BZL. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VGBR 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, 17/35, offers 5,995 ft (1827 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VGBR 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 Barisal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | VGHS | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Jessore Airport | VGJR | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport | VEAT | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Shah Amanat International Airport | VGEG | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | VECC | 191 km (103 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Barisal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Barisal 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 9 airports and airfields we list for Bangladesh — 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 Barisal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Barisal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Barisal Airport is VGBR, and its IATA code is BZL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Barisal Airport above sea level?
Barisal Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Barisal Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.8010, 90.3012 — in Barisal, Barisal Division, Bangladesh, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, about 116 km away.
Does VGBR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VGBR 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 Barisal Airport?
Barisal Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 5,995 ft (1827 m) with a ASP surface.