Airport codes in Bhutan
Bhutan has 4 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 4 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Paro International Airport (PBH) in Paro.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBH | VQPR | Paro International Airport | Paro | Large airport |
| GLU | VQGP | Gelephu Airport | Gelephu | Medium airport |
| BUT | VQBT | Bathpalathang Airport | Jakar | Small airport |
| YON | VQTY | Yongphulla Airport | Yongphulla | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Bhutan start with V
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 4 of the 4 Bhutan 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 Bhutan by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Small airport | 2 |
| Large airport | 1 |
| Medium airport | 1 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What do Bhutan ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Bhutan start with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia. 4 of the 4 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Bhutan?
Bhutan has 4 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Paro International Airport (PBH), ICAO VQPR. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Bhutan?
The busiest airport in Bhutan is Paro International Airport (PBH) in Paro.
How many airports does Bhutan have?
Bhutan has 4 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 4 of which have a full page here.