Barisal Airport (BZL): Codes, Runways & Location
Barisal Airport (IATA: BZL · ICAO: VGBR) is a medium-sized airport serving Barisal, Bangladesh. It lies at 22.8010° N, 90.3012° E, 23 ft (7 m) above sea level.
Overview of Barisal Airport
Barisal Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Barisal in Bangladesh. It is identified by the IATA code BZL and the ICAO code VGBR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Barisal Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1827 m (5995 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 23 ft (7 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Comilla Airport (CLA) about 115 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,827 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Barisal Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barisal Airport
Where is Barisal Airport located?
Barisal Airport is located in Barisal, Bangladesh. Its coordinates are 22.8010° N, 90.3012° E.
What is the airport code for Barisal Airport?
Barisal Airport has an IATA code of BZL and an ICAO code of VGBR.
How long is the runway at Barisal Airport?
Barisal Airport's longest runway is about 1827 m (5995 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Barisal Airport have?
Barisal Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Barisal Airport a major airport?
Barisal Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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