Saidpur Airport (VGSD)
Medium airport · Saidpur, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh
Airport data
| Name | Saidpur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VGSD |
| IATA | SPD |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°45'33" E 88°54'32" 25.75920, 88.90890 |
| Location | Saidpur, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Saidpur Airport at a glance
Saidpur Airport is a medium airport in Saidpur, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, known to airline systems as SPD. The field elevation of 125 ft (38 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VGSD 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 6,000 ft (1829 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 VGSD 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 Saidpur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hashimara Air Force Station | VEHX | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Bagdogra Airport | VEBD | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Shah Makhdum Airport | VGRJ | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Ishurdi Airport | VGIS | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Biratnagar Airport | VNVT | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saidpur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 125 ft field elevation of Saidpur 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 Saidpur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saidpur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saidpur Airport is VGSD, and its IATA code is SPD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saidpur Airport above sea level?
Saidpur Airport sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saidpur Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.7592, 88.9089 — in Saidpur, Rajshahi Division, Bangladesh, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hashimara Air Force Station, about 114 km away.
Does VGSD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VGSD 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 Saidpur Airport?
Saidpur Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.