Medium airport · India
Dhanbad Airport
Since then, the airport is only used by small aircraft and helicopters. Its IATA code is DBD. Its ICAO code is VEDB. It has 1 runway, longest 3,728 ft (ASP). Elevation 847 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | India |
|---|---|
| IATA code | DBD |
| ICAO code | VEDB |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,728 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 847 ft |
| Coordinates | 23.8340° N, 86.4253° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Dhanbad Airport is known for
Since then, the airport is only used by small aircraft and helicopters.
History
The airport last saw scheduled commercial operations in the 1980s, when Vayudoot operated services to Patna, Kolkata and Ranchi until 1987. The then chief minister of Jharkhand Shibu Soren inaugurated a new passenger waiting hall in October 2008. The State's Civil Aviation department invited proposals in July 2011 for operation of the airport based on Public-private partnership (PPP) model wherein the infrastructure would be provided by the State Government while the private company would be allowed to start chartered flights in addition to taking responsibility of day-to-day maintenance of the airport for a tenure of ten years.
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- Betla National Park · India · 141.3 miles away
- Simlipal National Park · India · 144.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dhanbad Airport?
Since then, the airport is only used by small aircraft and helicopters.
What is the airport code for Dhanbad Airport?
Dhanbad Airport — its IATA code is DBD and its ICAO code is VEDB.
Where is Dhanbad Airport located?
Dhanbad Airport serves India. Its coordinates are 23.8340° N, 86.4253° E.
What is the history of Dhanbad Airport?
The airport last saw scheduled commercial operations in the 1980s, when Vayudoot operated services to Patna, Kolkata and Ranchi until 1987. The then chief minister of Jharkhand Shibu Soren inaugurated a new passenger waiting hall in October 2008.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#26498
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhanbad_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.