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Terminal & facilities
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Airports / Bangladesh / CXB
Medium airport · CXB
Cox's Bazar Airport.
Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh · 12 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
4,479 ratings
0
Operators based
12
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Cox's Bazar, BangladeshELEV 12 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
4,479
Google reviews
ratings on Google
12
Field elevation
feet above sea level
48
Nearest alternate
nm to CGP
Field standing
48 nm
To the nearest alternate
Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP).
Overview
Cox's Bazar Airport (VGCB / CXB) is a mid-sized airport serving Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The airport sits 12 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into CXB for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP, 48 nm), Sittwe Airport (AKY, 94 nm), and Barisal Airport (BZL, 123 nm). With a single 6,790-foot paved runway, CXB can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from CXB depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Cox's Bazar.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Clean & Organized (Mostly) Reviews often mention: Clean waiting areas Decent seating arrangements Staff are generally friendly and helpful.”
Shakil Hossain5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Excellent Location Just minutes away from the beach, making it one of the most conveniently located airports in Bangladesh.”
Shakil Hossain5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VGCB
IATA
CXB
FAA / Local
VGCB
Elevation
12 ft
Coordinates
21.4575° N · 91.9633° 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 Bangladesh fields
state range 12–125 ft
At 12 ft, CXB sits lower than 78% of the 9 Bangladesh fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,790 ft
- 17/356,790 ft × 125 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,790 ft
CXB's 6,790 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- 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.
- 48nmCGPShah Amanat International AirportChattogram (Chittagong)
- 94nmAKYSittwe AirportSittwe
- 123nmBZLBarisal AirportBarisal
- 148nmAJLLengpui AirportAizawl (Lengpui)
- 151nmKYPKyaukpyu AirportKyaukpyu
- 151nmIXAAgartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram AirportAgartala
Location
Open the full mapVGCB · Cox's Bazar Airport · Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CXB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,026 nm | 12h 5m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,974 nm | 14h 18m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,275 nm | 15h 0m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,705 nm | 16h 0m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,765 nm | 16h 8m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,838 nm | 16h 18m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,858 nm | 16h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,986 nm | 16h 39m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CXB?
- Cox's Bazar Airport's longest paved runway is 6,790 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. 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 CXB?
- Cox's Bazar Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,790 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to CXB?
- The closest alternate is Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP), about 48 nm away, followed by Sittwe Airport (AKY) at 94 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CXB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 5m (5,026 nm), Honolulu about 14h 18m (5,974 nm), Seattle about 15h 0m (6,275 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.