Airport code

PBH Airport Code, Paro International Airport

PBH is the IATA code for Paro International Airport, the main international gateway for Paro, Bhutan. Airlines and booking systems use PBH, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code VQPR. At 7364 ft (2245 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Paro
Country
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
27.4032, 89.4246
Elevation
7,364 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Paro airport code?

The airport code for Paro International Airport is PBH. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code VQPR, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1362 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code VQPR begins with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia.

Where is PBH?

Paro International Airport serves Paro, Bhutan. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 27.40° N, 89.42° E. At 7364 ft (2245 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at PBH

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 7,431 ft (2.26 km), designated 15/33.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Paro?

The IATA airport code for Paro International Airport in Paro is PBH. Its ICAO code is VQPR.

What is the 3-letter code for Paro?

The 3-letter IATA code for Paro International Airport in Paro is PBH.

What airport is PBH?

PBH is Paro International Airport, located in Paro, Bhutan.

What country is PBH in?

PBH (Paro International Airport) is in Bhutan.

Where is PBH airport located?

Paro International Airport (PBH) is in Paro, Bhutan, at coordinates 27.4032, 89.4246.

What is the ICAO code for Paro International Airport?

The ICAO code for Paro International Airport is VQPR. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code PBH.

What is the difference between PBH and VQPR?

PBH is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. VQPR is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Paro International Airport.

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