Shah Amanat International Airport (VGEG)
Large airport · Chattogram (Chittagong), Chittagong Division, Bangladesh
Airport data
| Name | Shah Amanat International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VGEG |
| IATA | CGP |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 22°14'59" E 91°48'48" 22.24960, 91.81330 |
| Location | Chattogram (Chittagong), Chittagong Division, Bangladesh |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 9,646 ft (2940 m) | 148 ft | Concrete | Yes |
Shah Amanat International Airport at a glance
Shah Amanat International Airport is a large airport in Chattogram (Chittagong), Chittagong Division, Bangladesh, known to airline systems as CGP. The field elevation of 12 ft (4 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VGEG 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 9,646 ft (2940 m) of concrete 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 VGEG 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 Shah Amanat International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cox's Bazar Airport | VGCB | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Barisal Airport | VGBR | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport | VEAT | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Lengpui Airport | VELP | 195 km (105 NM) |
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | VGHS | 229 km (124 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shah Amanat International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 12 ft field elevation of Shah Amanat International 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 Shah Amanat International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shah Amanat International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shah Amanat International Airport is VGEG, and its IATA code is CGP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shah Amanat International Airport above sea level?
Shah Amanat International 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 Shah Amanat International Airport located?
The airport lies at 22.2496, 91.8133 — in Chattogram (Chittagong), Chittagong Division, Bangladesh, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Cox's Bazar Airport, about 89 km away.
Does VGEG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VGEG 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 Shah Amanat International Airport?
Shah Amanat International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 9,646 ft (2940 m) with a Concrete surface.