Dhanbad Airport (DBD): Codes, Runways & Location
Dhanbad Airport (IATA: DBD · ICAO: VEDB) is a medium-sized airport in India. It lies at 23.8340° N, 86.4253° E, 847 ft (258 m) above sea level.
Overview of Dhanbad Airport
Dhanbad Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport in India. It is identified by the IATA code DBD and the ICAO code VEDB. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Dhanbad Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1136 m (3728 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support small turboprops and light business jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 847 ft (258 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Deoghar Airport (DGH) about 74 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 ≈ 1,136 m — turboprop capable
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Seaports near Dhanbad Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Dhanbad Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dhanbad Airport
Where is Dhanbad Airport located?
Dhanbad Airport is located in India. Its coordinates are 23.8340° N, 86.4253° E.
What is the airport code for Dhanbad Airport?
Dhanbad Airport has an IATA code of DBD and an ICAO code of VEDB.
How long is the runway at Dhanbad Airport?
Dhanbad Airport's longest runway is about 1136 m (3728 ft), which can support small turboprops and light business jets.
How many runways does Dhanbad Airport have?
Dhanbad Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Dhanbad Airport a major airport?
Dhanbad Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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