5/ 5 reviews
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Airports / Bangladesh / RJH
Medium airport · RJH
Shah Makhdum Airport.
Rajshahi, Bangladesh · 64 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
1,336 ratings
0
Operators based
64
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Rajshahi, BangladeshELEV 64 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
1,336
Google reviews
ratings on Google
64
Field elevation
feet above sea level
29
Nearest alternate
nm to IRD
Field standing
29 nm
To the nearest alternate
Ishurdi Airport (IRD).
Overview
Shah Makhdum Airport (VGRJ / RJH) sits in Rajshahi, Bangladesh, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 64 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list RJH as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Ishurdi Airport (IRD, 29 nm), Saidpur Airport (SPD, 81 nm), and Jessore Airport (JSR, 81 nm). The field has a single 6,000-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from RJH 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 RJH to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The staff are courteous and helpful, making the check-in and security process smooth.”
Nazmul Hasan5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Flights generally operate on time, and the overall service is impressive for a domestic airport.”
Nazmul Hasan5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
VGRJ
IATA
RJH
FAA / Local
VGRJ
Elevation
64 ft
Coordinates
24.4372° N · 88.6165° 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 64 ft, RJH sits higher than 78% of the 9 Bangladesh fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,000 ft
- 17/356,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,000 ft
RJH's 6,000 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.
- 29nmIRDIshurdi AirportIshurdi
- 81nmSPDSaidpur AirportSaidpur
- 81nmJSRJessore AirportJashore (Jessore)
- 87nmVEPHPanagarh Air Force Station
- 90nmRDPKazi Nazrul Islam AirportDurgapur
- 104nmDACHazrat Shahjalal International AirportDhaka
Location
Open the full mapVGRJ · Shah Makhdum Airport · Rajshahi, Bangladesh
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RJH on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,942 nm | 11h 54m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 6,051 nm | 14h 28m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,179 nm | 14h 46m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,585 nm | 15h 43m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,639 nm | 15h 50m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,691 nm | 15h 58m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,726 nm | 16h 3m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,770 nm | 16h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RJH?
- Shah Makhdum Airport's longest paved runway is 6,000 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 RJH?
- Shah Makhdum Airport has one runway; the longest measures 6,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RJH?
- The closest alternate is Ishurdi Airport (IRD), about 29 nm away, followed by Saidpur Airport (SPD) at 81 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RJH to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 54m (4,942 nm), Honolulu about 14h 28m (6,051 nm), Seattle about 14h 46m (6,179 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.