BUT Airport Code, Bathpalathang Airport
BUT is the IATA airport code for Bathpalathang Airport, a smaller airport near Jakar, Bhutan. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, VQBT.
What airport is BUT?
BUT is the IATA airport code for Bathpalathang Airport, in Jakar, Bhutan. The same airport has the ICAO code VQBT.
Its ICAO code VQBT begins with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia.
| IATA airport code | BUT |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | VQBT |
| Airport | Bathpalathang Airport |
| City | Jakar |
| Country | Bhutan |
| Runways | 1 |
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Where is BUT airport located?
Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) is in Jakar, Bhutan, at coordinates 27.5622, 90.7471.
It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 27.56° N, 90.75° E. At 8485 ft (2586 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at BUT
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 3,937 ft (1.20 km), designated 14/32.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Bathpalathang Airport?
The IATA code for Bathpalathang Airport in Jakar is BUT. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Jakar?
The 3-letter IATA code for Bathpalathang Airport in Jakar is BUT.
What is the ICAO code for Bathpalathang Airport?
The ICAO code for Bathpalathang Airport is VQBT. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code BUT.
What is the difference between BUT and VQBT?
BUT is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. VQBT is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Bathpalathang Airport.
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