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Northern Bangladesh's key regional air gateway.
Opened
1940s
Location
Saidpur, Bangladesh
Saidpur Airport (IATA: SPD, ICAO: VGSD) is a domestic airport located in Saidpur, Nilphamari District, in the Rangpur Division of northern Bangladesh. It serves as an important link between the northern regions of the country and the capital, Dhaka, reducing travel time significantly compared to road or rail alternatives.
The airport is operated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) and handles primarily domestic scheduled services. Its relatively modest infrastructure reflects the regional nature of its traffic, though it plays a vital role for business and government travelers in the northwest.
Saidpur is one of the busiest domestic airports in Bangladesh after Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka, owing to the commercial and industrial activity in the surrounding region, including garment manufacturing and trade.
Terminals
The airport has a single, modest terminal building handling domestic passenger arrivals and departures.
Getting to & from
Passengers travel between the airport and Saidpur city center primarily by auto-rickshaw, CNG-powered three-wheelers, and private vehicles, as no formal rail link exists.
Airlines here
Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Novoair operate scheduled domestic services connecting Saidpur to Dhaka.
Notable facts
- ›Saidpur Airport is located approximately 4 kilometers from the center of Saidpur city.
- ›The airport was originally established during the British colonial era and later used during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War.
- ›It serves the greater Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions of northern Bangladesh.
- ›The runway is capable of handling turboprop and smaller jet aircraft.
- ›CAAB has periodically proposed upgrades to expand the airport's capacity to meet growing regional demand.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
