Airport codes in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has 12 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 9 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAC | VGHS | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport | Dhaka | Large airport |
| CGP | VGEG | Shah Amanat International Airport | Chattogram (Chittagong) | Large airport |
| ZYL | VGSY | Osmany International Airport | Sylhet | Large airport |
| CXB | VGCB | Cox's Bazar Airport | Cox's Bazar | Medium airport |
| JSR | VGJR | Jessore Airport | Jashore (Jessore) | Medium airport |
| SPD | VGSD | Saidpur Airport | Saidpur | Medium airport |
| BZL | VGBR | Barisal Airport | Barisal | Medium airport |
| RJH | VGRJ | Shah Makhdum Airport | Rajshahi | Medium airport |
| IRD | VGIS | Ishurdi Airport | Ishurdi | Medium airport |
| CLA | VGCM | Comilla Airport | Comilla | Small airport |
| TKR | VGSG | Thakurgaon Airport | Thakurgaon | Small airport |
| ZHM | VGSH | Shamshernagar Airport | Shamshernagar | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Bangladesh start with V
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 12 of the 12 Bangladesh airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with V, the prefix assigned to South and Southeast Asia. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Bangladesh by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Medium airport | 6 |
| Large airport | 3 |
| Small airport | 3 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What do Bangladesh ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Bangladesh start with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia. 12 of the 12 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has 12 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), ICAO VGHS. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Bangladesh?
The busiest airport in Bangladesh is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka.
How many airports does Bangladesh have?
Bangladesh has 12 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 9 of which have a full page here.