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Southern Bangladesh's gateway serving the Barisal Division.
Opened
1960
Location
Barisal, Bangladesh
Barisal Airport (IATA: BZL, ICAO: VGBR) is a domestic airport located in Barisal, the administrative capital of Barisal Division in southern Bangladesh. It serves as an important air link for a region otherwise heavily dependent on river and road transport due to the delta geography of the area.
The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and handles scheduled domestic flights connecting Barisal to Dhaka. The runway is capable of accommodating turboprop and smaller jet aircraft, though its capacity and infrastructure remain limited compared to major Bangladeshi airports.
Barisal is a city surrounded by numerous rivers and waterways, making air connectivity particularly valuable for business and government travelers. The airport sees relatively modest passenger volumes but plays a meaningful role in regional connectivity.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building handling domestic passenger arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
The airport is located close to the city center, with taxis and auto-rickshaws serving as the primary ground transport options.
Airlines here
Novoair and US-Bangla Airlines have operated scheduled services on the Dhaka–Barisal route.
Notable facts
- ›Operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB).
- ›Primarily serves domestic routes, most notably to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
- ›Barisal's extensive river network makes air travel a preferred option for faster intercity travel.
- ›The airport has a single paved runway suitable for turboprop and small jet operations.
- ›Located in one of Bangladesh's most flood-prone and river-dense regions.
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