Tejgaon Airport
Dhaka, Dhaka Division, Bangladesh
VGTJ is the ICAO airport code for Tejgaon Airport, located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The airport is classified as a Small Airport. It operates in the Asia/Dhaka timezone at an elevation of 24 ft (7 m) above sea level. It has 2 runways.
About Tejgaon Airport
Wikipedia ↗BAF Base Bashar — also known as Tejgaon Airport — is a Bangladesh Air Force military base in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Bangladesh Army also uses this military base. It is also the National Parade Square of Bangladesh. It served as the country's sole international airport prior to the construction of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in 1980.
Location
Open in OpenStreetMap ↗Runways (2)
| Designation | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,315 ft (2,839 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | Asphalt | No | Open |
| 17/35 | 9,315 ft (2,839 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | Asphalt | No | Open |
Airport Details
- ICAO Code
- VGTJ
- Type
- Small Airport
- City
- Dhaka
- Country
- Bangladesh
- Region
- Dhaka Division
- Timezone
- Asia/Dhaka
- Local Time
- —
- Elevation
- 24 ft (7 m)
- Coordinates
- 23.7785°N, 90.3827°E
- Operator
- Bangladesh Air Force
Airport Stats
External Links
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