Medium airport · Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Cox's Bazar Airport
Cox's Bazar Airport is a medium airport serving Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Its IATA code is CXB. Its ICAO code is VGCB. It has 1 runway, longest 6,790 ft (ASP). Elevation 12 ft.
No freely licensed photograph of this airport is in our library yet — rather than borrow a picture of somewhere else, this profile leads with its verified facts.
Airport facts
| Location | Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CXB |
| ICAO code | VGCB |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 6,790 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 12 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 21.4575° N, 91.9633° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
It became the country's fourth international airport on 13 October 2025, before its "international" status has been stripped on 24 October.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Cox's Bazar Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Himchari National Park · Bangladesh · 8.9 miles away
- Medhakachhapia National Park · Bangladesh · 20.2 miles away
- Inani National Park · Bangladesh · 23.2 miles away
- Kaptai National Park · Bangladesh · 73.8 miles away
- Nijhum Dwip National Park · Bangladesh · 74.7 miles away
- Baroiyadhala National Park · Bangladesh · 84.8 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
More airports in Bangladesh
More medium airports
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Cox's Bazar Airport?
Cox's Bazar Airport — its IATA code is CXB and its ICAO code is VGCB.
Where is Cox's Bazar Airport located?
Cox's Bazar Airport serves Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Its coordinates are 21.4575° N, 91.9633° E.
What is the history of Cox's Bazar Airport?
It became the country's fourth international airport on 13 October 2025, before its "international" status has been stripped on 24 October.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26526
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cox's_Bazar_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.