Shah Makhdum Airport (VGRJ)
Medium airport · Rajshahi, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh
Airport data
| Name | Shah Makhdum Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VGRJ |
| IATA | RJH |
| Elevation | 64 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°26'14" E 88°36'59" 24.43720, 88.61650 |
| Location | Rajshahi, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shah Makhdum Airport at a glance
Shah Makhdum Airport is a medium airport in Rajshahi, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, known to airline systems as RJH. The field elevation of 64 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VGRJ 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 6,000 ft (1829 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 VGRJ 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 Makhdum Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ishurdi Airport | VGIS | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Saidpur Airport | VGSD | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Jessore Airport | VGJR | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Panagarh Air Force Station | VEPH | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport | VEDG | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shah Makhdum Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 64 ft field elevation of Shah Makhdum 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 Makhdum Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shah Makhdum Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shah Makhdum Airport is VGRJ, and its IATA code is RJH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shah Makhdum Airport above sea level?
Shah Makhdum Airport sits at an elevation of 64 feet (20 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 Makhdum Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.4372, 88.6165 — in Rajshahi, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ishurdi Airport, about 54 km away.
Does VGRJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VGRJ 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 Makhdum Airport?
Shah Makhdum Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.