Osmany International Airport (VGSY)
Large airport · Sylhet, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh
Airport data
| Name | Osmany International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | VGSY |
| IATA | ZYL |
| Elevation | 50 ft (15 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°57'50" E 91°51'53" 24.96399, 91.86475 |
| Location | Sylhet, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,478 ft (2889 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Osmany International Airport at a glance
Osmany International Airport is a large airport in Sylhet, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh, known to airline systems as ZYL. The field elevation of 50 ft (15 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at VGSY 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, 11/29, offers 9,478 ft (2889 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for VGSY 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 Osmany International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kailashahar Airport | VEKR | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Shillong Airport | VEBI | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Silchar Airport | VEKU | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport | VEGT | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport | VEAT | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Osmany International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 50 ft field elevation of Osmany 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 Osmany International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Osmany International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Osmany International Airport is VGSY, and its IATA code is ZYL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Osmany International Airport above sea level?
Osmany International Airport sits at an elevation of 50 feet (15 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Osmany International Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.9640, 91.8647 — in Sylhet, Sylhet Division, Bangladesh, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kailashahar Airport, about 74 km away.
Does VGSY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for VGSY 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 Osmany International Airport?
Osmany International Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 9,478 ft (2889 m) with a ASP surface.