Bhavnagar Airport (BHU): Codes, Runways & Location
Bhavnagar Airport (IATA: BHU · ICAO: VABV) is a medium-sized airport serving Bhavnagar, India. It lies at 21.7522° N, 72.1852° E, 44 ft (13 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bhavnagar Airport
Bhavnagar Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Bhavnagar in India. It is identified by the IATA code BHU and the ICAO code VABV. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bhavnagar Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1920 m (6300 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 44 ft (13 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Surat International Airport (STV) about 91 km away.
Live weather · Open-Meteo
Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 1,920 m — narrow-body capable
Explore more airports in India
Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) is one of many airports in India. Browse the full list to compare runways, codes and locations across the country.
Seaports near Bhavnagar Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Bhavnagar Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bhavnagar Airport
Where is Bhavnagar Airport located?
Bhavnagar Airport is located in Bhavnagar, India. Its coordinates are 21.7522° N, 72.1852° E.
What is the airport code for Bhavnagar Airport?
Bhavnagar Airport has an IATA code of BHU and an ICAO code of VABV.
How long is the runway at Bhavnagar Airport?
Bhavnagar Airport's longest runway is about 1920 m (6300 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Bhavnagar Airport have?
Bhavnagar Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bhavnagar Airport a major airport?
Bhavnagar Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Bhavnagar Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →