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Battambang Airport.
Battambang, Cambodia · 59 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
30 ratings
0
Operators based
59
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 7
Cambodia airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 30 Google ratings , ranked against 7 rated Cambodia fields.
61 nm
To the nearest alternate
Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI).
Overview
Battambang Airport, listed as VDBG / BBM, is a mid-sized airport in Battambang, Cambodia. Field elevation is 59 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list BBM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI, 61 nm), Trat Airport (TDX, 72 nm), and Surin Airport (PXR, 108 nm). The field has a single 5,250-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from BBM are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from BBM to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
VDBG
IATA
BBM
FAA / Local
VDBG
Elevation
59 ft
Coordinates
13.0956° N · 103.2240° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Cambodia fields
state range 20–191 ft
At 59 ft, BBM sits higher than 50% of the 6 Cambodia fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,250 ft
- 07/255,250 ft × 112 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,250 ft
BBM's 5,250 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 61nmSAISiem Reap-Angkor International AirportSiem Reap
- 72nmTDXTrat AirportLaem Ngop
- 108nmPXRSurin AirportSurin
- 123nmNAKNakhon Ratchasima AirportChaloem Phra Kiat
- 128nmBFVBuri Ram AirportBuriram
- 131nmDSYDara Sakor International AirportTa Noun
Location
Open the full mapVDBG · Battambang Airport · Battambang, Cambodia
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BBM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,187 nm | 12h 28m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,601 nm | 13h 26m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,432 nm | 15h 21m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,825 nm | 16h 16m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,928 nm | 16h 31m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 7,027 nm | 16h 45m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 7,102 nm | 16h 55m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 7,140 nm | 17h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BBM?
- Battambang Airport's longest paved runway is 5,250 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BBM?
- Battambang Airport has one runway; the longest measures 5,250 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to BBM?
- The closest alternate is Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport (SAI), about 61 nm away, followed by Trat Airport (TDX) at 72 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BBM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 28m (5,187 nm), Honolulu about 13h 26m (5,601 nm), Seattle about 15h 21m (6,432 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.