Ishurdi Airport (VGIS)
Medium airport · Ishurdi, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh
Airport data
| Name | Ishurdi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VGIS |
| IATA | IRD |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°9'9" E 89°2'58" 24.15250, 89.04940 |
| Location | Ishurdi, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 4,700 ft (1433 m) | 80 ft | CON | No |
Ishurdi Airport at a glance
Ishurdi Airport is a medium airport in Ishurdi, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, known to airline systems as IRD. The field elevation of 45 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VGIS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 4,700 ft (1433 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VGIS 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 Ishurdi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shah Makhdum Airport | VGRJ | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Jessore Airport | VGJR | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | VGHS | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | VECC | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Saidpur Airport | VGSD | 179 km (97 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ishurdi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 45 ft field elevation of Ishurdi 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 Ishurdi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ishurdi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ishurdi Airport is VGIS, and its IATA code is IRD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ishurdi Airport above sea level?
Ishurdi Airport sits at an elevation of 45 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ishurdi Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.1525, 89.0494 — in Ishurdi, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shah Makhdum Airport, about 54 km away.
Does VGIS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VGIS 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 Ishurdi Airport?
Ishurdi Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 4,700 ft (1433 m) with a CON surface.