Barisal Airport — Barisal, Bangladesh
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Distance & flight time from BZL
Barisal Airport
Barisal Airport serves Barisal, the administrative center of Barisal Division in southern Bangladesh. Its single runway sits barely 23 feet above the delta. Coded BZL, the airport connects this low-lying river delta region to Dhaka, offering a faster alternative to the lengthy river and road journeys typical of travel through southern Bangladesh. Barisal Division sits within the vast Ganges-Brahmaputra delta, crisscrossed by rivers and canals that have long shaped transportation in the area. Given the region's flat, waterlogged terrain, air travel through BZL provides a meaningfully faster option than the boat and bus connections that otherwise dominate movement between Barisal and the capital.
Runways at Barisal Airport (BZL)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 5995 ft (1827 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Barisal Airport (BZL)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 122.9 MHz |
Airports near Barisal Airport (BZL)
- Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) — 116.3 km (72.3 mi)
- Jessore Airport (JSR) — 124.3 km (77.2 mi)
- Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) — 154.2 km (95.8 mi)
- Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) — 167.0 km (103.8 mi)
- Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) — 190.8 km (118.6 mi)
- Ishurdi Airport (IRD) — 197.2 km (122.5 mi)
- Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB) — 227.2 km (141.2 mi)
- Kailashahar Airport (IXH) — 241.6 km (150.1 mi)
Travelers weighing a flight against the long river journey to Dhaka search BZL to check schedules out of Barisal, since boats and buses through the delta region take far longer, and the same code turns up often in domestic comparisons across other southern Bangladeshi routes.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Barisal Airport?
The IATA code for Barisal Airport is BZL.
What is the ICAO code for Barisal Airport?
The ICAO code for Barisal Airport is VGBR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.