Dhanbad Airport — , India

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The airport code for Dhanbad Airport () is DBD — its ICAO code is VEDB.

Distance & flight time from DBD

Dhanbad Airport

Dhanbad Airport, coded DBD, serves Dhanbad in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, a city widely known as India's coal capital due to the extensive coalfields surrounding it. Despite Dhanbad's industrial and economic importance to the region's mining and power sectors, DBD has historically seen limited scheduled air service compared to nearby cities, with many residents instead traveling through airports in Kolkata or Ranchi for wider flight options. The airport has periodically been targeted for expansion and improved connectivity given the demand from the coal and heavy industry workforce based in and around Dhanbad. DBD's modest infrastructure reflects the broader pattern of underdeveloped regional aviation across parts of eastern India.

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Runways at Dhanbad Airport (DBD)

Runway	Length	Width	Surface
07/25	3728 ft (1136 m)	93 ft (28 m)	ASP

Radio frequencies for Dhanbad Airport (DBD)

No published frequency data for this airport.

Airports near Dhanbad Airport (DBD)

Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) — 86.5 km (53.7 mi)
Sonari Airport (IXW) — 116.4 km (72.3 mi)
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) — 126.4 km (78.5 mi)
Gaya Airport (GAY) — 180.5 km (112.2 mi)
Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH) — 232.2 km (144.3 mi)
Jay Prakash Narayan Airport (PAT) — 237.5 km (147.6 mi)
Rourkela Airport (RRK) — 240.6 km (149.5 mi)
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) — 244.8 km (152.1 mi)

DBD is searched by travelers checking Dhanbad's airport code before assuming flights are available, since scheduled service here has historically been limited. Many flyers connecting to India's coal capital instead use Kolkata or Ranchi as a nearer alternative.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Dhanbad Airport?

The IATA code for Dhanbad Airport is DBD.

What is the ICAO code for Dhanbad Airport?

The ICAO code for Dhanbad Airport is VEDB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.