Paro International Airport (PBH): Codes, Runways & Location
Paro International Airport (IATA: PBH · ICAO: VQPR) is a large airport serving Paro, Bhutan. It lies at 27.4032° N, 89.4246° E, 7364 ft (2245 m) above sea level.
Overview of Paro International Airport
Paro International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Paro in Bhutan. It is identified by the IATA code PBH and the ICAO code VQPR. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Paro International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2265 m (7431 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 7364 ft (2245 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Hashimara Air Force Station about 79 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 ≈ 2,265 m — narrow-body capable
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Seaports near Paro International Airport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Paro International Airport
Where is Paro International Airport located?
Paro International Airport is located in Paro, Bhutan. Its coordinates are 27.4032° N, 89.4246° E.
What is the airport code for Paro International Airport?
Paro International Airport has an IATA code of PBH and an ICAO code of VQPR.
How long is the runway at Paro International Airport?
Paro International Airport's longest runway is about 2265 m (7431 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Paro International Airport have?
Paro International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Paro International Airport a major airport?
Paro International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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