Osmany International Airport (VGSY/ZYL) — Sylhet, Bangladesh

• ICAO: VGSY
• Name: Osmany International Airport
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 24.963833
• Longitude: 91.864845
• Elevation: 50 ft
• Country: Bangladesh
• Municipality: Sylhet
• IATA Code: ZYL
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: VGFR
• Timezone: Asia/Dhaka
• Distance from City: 7.0 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 11/29

• Designation: 11/29
• Dimensions: 10253 x 148
• Surface: ASP
• PCN: 70/F/C/X/T
• Lighting: HIRL, REIL both ends
• NAVAIDs: ILS 11 111.5, VOR SYT 116.40, NDB SY 372
• Approach Types: ILS/DME, VOR
• Remarks: Displaced threshold 295 ft RWY 29. Runway strengthened 2021. Traffic pattern altitude 1050 ft MSL.

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• Tower: 122.900 MHz
• Ground: N/A
• Operations: 122.500 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: N/A

• AIS Tel: +880 821718459
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +880 821718459
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: http://caab.gov.bd/airports/osmani.html
• Remarks: Fire category 8.

• Slot Required: Yes
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: +91 8010686868
• Remarks: Landing permit and parking slot mandatory. Permit valid 24h. CAAB processing fee approx USD 209. Handling: VVIP Flight [email protected] or Bizav International +91 9311111196. CAAB NOTAM: [email protected] +88 0289019041-3 ext 3271.

• Open: 01:00
• Close: 12:15
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: Customs and immigration available. Airport of entry. Crew visa on arrival accepted. E-visa accepted. CIQ overtime possible per Universal Weather.

• Landing Fee: Based on MTOW per Certificate of Airworthiness at all CAAB govt airports. Parking = 25% of landing charge per 24h. Security surcharge: 15% of daytime landing (min BDT 375 domestic, min USD 200 international). Exact per-ton rates on CAAB website (SSL expired, could not fetch table).
• Parking Fee: 25% of landing charge per 24h (after 6h free)
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: BDT
• Remarks: CAAB-operated. Landing fee based on MTOW. Parking free first 6h, then 25% of landing charge per 24h. Hangar 50% of parking. Security surcharge 15% of landing (min BDT 375 domestic, min USD 200 international). Mandatory to carry tow bar on board.

• Fuel Type: JET A-1
• Price/L: 112.41
• Last Updated: 2026-04-04
• Remarks: BPC/Padma Oil. Available during operating hours only.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC Required: Yes
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: International airport with full CIQ. Flights to UK, Gulf states, and Kuala Lumpur. Crew visa on arrival and e-visa accepted.

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• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: N/A
• Remarks: No noise curfew. Airport closed outside operating hours. Elevation 50 ft AMSL. ARFF Category 8.

VGHS

• ICAO: VGHS
• Name: Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
• Distance (NM): 104.5
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Immigration H24. E-visa available. Visa on arrival possible with prior notice and approval. Crew permitted on Gen Dec. Visa required for most nationalities.

VGBR

• ICAO: VGBR
• Name: Barisal Airport
• Distance (NM): 155.5
• Has IFR: No
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: Domestic airport only.

VGIS

• ICAO: VGIS
• Name: Ishurdi Airport
• Distance (NM): 161.1
• Has IFR: No
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: Domestic airport. No customs/immigration.

• 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

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