Cox's Bazar Airport (VGCB)
Medium airport · Cox's Bazar, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh
Airport data
| Name | Cox's Bazar Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VGCB |
| IATA | CXB |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 21°27'27" E 91°57'48" 21.45752, 91.96326 |
| Location | Cox's Bazar, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,790 ft (2070 m) | 125 ft | ASP | No |
Cox's Bazar Airport at a glance
Cox's Bazar Airport is a medium airport in Cox's Bazar, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh, known to airline systems as CXB. The field elevation of 12 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VGCB 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 6,790 ft (2070 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VGCB 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 Cox's Bazar Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shah Amanat International Airport | VGEG | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Sittwe Airport | VYSW | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Barisal Airport | VGBR | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Lengpui Airport | VELP | 273 km (147 NM) |
| Kyaukpyu Airport | VYKP | 279 km (151 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cox's Bazar Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12 ft field elevation of Cox's Bazar 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 Cox's Bazar Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cox's Bazar Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cox's Bazar Airport is VGCB, and its IATA code is CXB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cox's Bazar Airport above sea level?
Cox's Bazar Airport sits at an elevation of 12 feet (4 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cox's Bazar Airport located?
The airport lies at 21.4575, 91.9633 — in Cox's Bazar, Chittagong Division, Bangladesh, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shah Amanat International Airport, about 89 km away.
Does VGCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VGCB 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 Cox's Bazar Airport?
Cox's Bazar Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,790 ft (2070 m) with a ASP surface.