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

At a glance

Operating hours: 01:00–12:15 UTC
Customs: 01:00–12:15 UTC
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 122.90
Runways: 11/29
Elevation: 50 ft

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Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 2/2

Additional Info 10/10

Observed Activity · Oct 21

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 10:00Z

2026-10-132026-10-21

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-05

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Basic Airport Information

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

Runways

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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Frequencies

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

Operation Hours

Monday 01:00 – 12:15

Tuesday 01:00 – 12:15

Wednesday 01:00 – 12:15

Thursday 01:00 – 12:15

Friday 01:00 – 12:15

Saturday 01:00 – 12:15

Sunday 01:00 – 12:15

Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: Standard 0100-1215 UTC. NOTAM Sep 2025 showed extended hours: Mon/Thu/Sat/Sun 0100-1700 UTC, Tue/Wed/Fri 0000-1700 UTC. Thu closure 1215-0300 UTC. ILS Rwy 11 was NOTAM unserviceable through Dec 2025. Fire Category 8.

Contacts

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.

Slots / PPR

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.

Customs

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.

Fees

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 Information

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

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS 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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Restrictions

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.

Alternates

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.

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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Active NOTAMs

A0302/26

warning

ILS out of service

INSTRUMENT LDG SYSTEM (ILS) FOR RWY-11 WILL REMAIN OFF THE AIR DUE TO TECHNICAL

2026-09-10 06:01 UTC 2026-12-09 23:59 UTC

A0273/26

caution

VOR issue

DVOR FREQ 116.4 MHZ IDENT 'SYT' HRS OF SER ONLY FOR GALISTAIR CARGO FLTS OPERATION

2026-08-25 19:00 UTC 2026-11-22 22:00 UTC

A0274/26

caution

DME issue

DME FREQ 1198 MHZ IDENT 'SYT' HRS OF SER ONLY FOR GALISTAIR CARGO FLTS OPERATION

2026-08-25 19:00 UTC 2026-11-22 22:00 UTC

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Nearby Airports

VGSH Shamshernagar Airport 34 NM VEKR Kailashahar Airport 40 NM VEBI Shillong Airport 45 NM VEKM Kamalpur Airport 50 NM VEKW Khowai Airport 56 NM VEKU Silchar Airport 61 NM VEGT Guwahati 70 NM VEAT Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport 73 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the operating hours of VGSY?: Osmany International Airport operates from 01:00 to 12:15.
What is the tower frequency at VGSY?: The tower frequency at Osmany International Airport is 122.90 MHz.
What fuel is available at VGSY?: Osmany International Airport offers JET A-1.
Does VGSY require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Osmany International Airport (Bangladesh). Permit details for Bangladesh
Is customs available at VGSY?: Yes, customs at Osmany International Airport is available from 01:00 to 12:15.
Does VGSY require slots or PPR?: Slots are required and PPR is required at Osmany International Airport.
Where is VGSY located?: Osmany International Airport (VGSY) is located in Sylhet, Bangladesh.
What is the IATA code for VGSY?: The IATA code for Osmany International Airport is ZYL.
Does VGSY have an ILS approach?: Yes, Osmany International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11/29.
Is VGSY a port of entry?: Yes, Osmany International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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