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Cox s Bazar Airport
Cox s Bazar Airport (VGCB/CXB) serves Cox s Bazar, Bangladesh. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (17/35). Field elevation is 12 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VGCB
- Name: Cox s Bazar Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 21.4522
- Longitude: 91.963898
- Elevation: 12 ft
- Country: Bangladesh
- Municipality: Cox s Bazar
- IATA Code: CXB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 17/35
- Designation: 17/35
- Dimensions: 2070x38m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: VOR/DME, RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 129.500 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW; approx BDT 200-500/ton per CAAB tariff
- Parking Fee: BDT 100-250/ton per 24h
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BDT
- Remarks: Cox's Bazar Airport. CAAB operated. Beach resort town; tourist destination.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Padma Oil Company, BPC. Available during operating hours.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Customs/immigration available. Tourist gateway.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 12 ft AMSL. Coastal airport.
Airport Services
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Bangladesh Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum; 3 working days recommended for non-scheduled
- Landing Lead Time: 7 working days for traffic landing; 3 working days for technical landing
Private / GA Operations:
Prior permission required. Private passenger overflight permits available. Full aircraft documentation required even for private operations.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at VGCB?
- The tower frequency at Cox s Bazar Airport is 129.5 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VGCB?
- Cox s Bazar Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does VGCB require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Cox s Bazar Airport (Bangladesh).