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Dhanbad Airport.
India · 847 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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185 ratings
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Operators based
847
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
47 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP).
Overview
Dhanbad Airport (VEDB / DBD) sits in India, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 847 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into DBD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP, 47 nm), Panagarh Air Force Station (VEPH, 59 nm), and Sonari Airport (IXW, 63 nm). With a single 3,728-foot paved runway, DBD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from DBD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from DBD.
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Field capability
ICAO
VEDB
IATA
DBD
FAA / Local
VEDB
Elevation
847 ft
Coordinates
23.8340° N · 86.4253° 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
No
Elevation vs India fields
state range 5–10,682 ft
At 847 ft, DBD sits higher than 61% of the 139 India fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 3,728 ft
- 07/253,728 ft × 93 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 3,728 ft
DBD's 3,728 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 47nmRDPKazi Nazrul Islam AirportDurgapur
- 59nmVEPHPanagarh Air Force Station
- 63nmIXWSonari AirportJamshedpur
- 68nmIXRBirsa Munda AirportRanchi
- 97nmGAYGaya AirportGaya
- 125nmRJHShah Makhdum AirportRajshahi
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from DBD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,024 nm | 12h 5m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,174 nm | 14h 45m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,254 nm | 14h 57m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,639 nm | 15h 50m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,649 nm | 15h 52m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,774 nm | 16h 9m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,775 nm | 16h 9m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,794 nm | 16h 12m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use DBD?
- Dhanbad Airport's longest paved runway is 3,728 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 DBD?
- Dhanbad Airport has one runway; the longest measures 3,728 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to DBD?
- The closest alternate is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), about 47 nm away, followed by Panagarh Air Force Station (VEPH) at 59 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from DBD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 5m (5,024 nm), Honolulu about 14h 45m (6,174 nm), Seattle about 14h 57m (6,254 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.