Jessore Airport (VGJR)
Medium airport · Jashore (Jessore), Khulna Division, Bangladesh
Airport data
| Name | Jessore Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VGJR |
| IATA | JSR |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 23°11'2" E 89°9'39" 23.18380, 89.16080 |
| Location | Jashore (Jessore), Khulna Division, Bangladesh |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jessore Airport at a glance
Jessore Airport is a medium airport in Jashore (Jessore), Khulna Division, Bangladesh, known to airline systems as JSR. The field elevation of 20 ft (6 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VGJR 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, 16/34, offers 8,000 ft (2438 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VGJR 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 Jessore Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | VECC | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Ishurdi Airport | VGIS | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Barisal Airport | VGBR | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | VGHS | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Shah Makhdum Airport | VGRJ | 150 km (81 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jessore Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 20 ft field elevation of Jessore 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 Jessore Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jessore Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jessore Airport is VGJR, and its IATA code is JSR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jessore Airport above sea level?
Jessore Airport sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jessore Airport located?
The airport lies at 23.1838, 89.1608 — in Jashore (Jessore), Khulna Division, Bangladesh, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, about 94 km away.
Does VGJR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VGJR 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 Jessore Airport?
Jessore Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 8,000 ft (2438 m) with a ASP surface.