Bathpalathang Airport (BUT): Codes, Runways & Location
Bathpalathang Airport (IATA: BUT · ICAO: VQBT) is a small airport serving Jakar, Bhutan. It lies at 27.5622° N, 90.7471° E, 8485 ft (2586 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bathpalathang Airport
Bathpalathang Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Jakar in Bhutan. It is identified by the IATA code BUT and the ICAO code VQBT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bathpalathang Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 8485 ft (2586 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gelephu Airport (GLU) about 80 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 ≈ 1,200 m — regional-jet capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bathpalathang Airport
Where is Bathpalathang Airport located?
Bathpalathang Airport is located in Jakar, Bhutan. Its coordinates are 27.5622° N, 90.7471° E.
What is the airport code for Bathpalathang Airport?
Bathpalathang Airport has an IATA code of BUT and an ICAO code of VQBT.
How long is the runway at Bathpalathang Airport?
Bathpalathang Airport's longest runway is about 1200 m (3937 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Bathpalathang Airport have?
Bathpalathang Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bathpalathang Airport a major airport?
Bathpalathang Airport is classified as a small airport, though it does carry scheduled service.
About this data
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