Airports / Bangladesh / SPD
Saidpur Airport.
Saidpur, Bangladesh · 125 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
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#1 / 9
Bangladesh airports by Google rating
4.4★ across 3539 Google ratings , ranked against 9 rated Bangladesh fields.
62 nm
To the nearest alternate
Hashimara Air Force Station (VEHX).
Overview
Located in Saidpur, Bangladesh, Saidpur Airport (VGSD / SPD) operates as a mid-sized airport. The airport sits 125 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 SPD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Hashimara Air Force Station (VEHX, 62 nm), Bagdogra Airport (IXB, 64 nm), and Shah Makhdum Airport (RJH, 81 nm). With a single 6,000-foot paved runway, SPD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from SPD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Saidpur.
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Field capability
ICAO
VGSD
IATA
SPD
FAA / Local
VGSD
Elevation
125 ft
Coordinates
25.7592° N · 88.9089° 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 125 ft, SPD sits higher than 89% of the 9 Bangladesh fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 6,000 ft
- 16/346,000 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 6,000 ft
SPD'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.
- 62nmVEHXHashimara Air Force StationJalpaiguri
- 64nmIXBBagdogra AirportSiliguri
- 81nmRJHShah Makhdum AirportRajshahi
- 97nmIRDIshurdi AirportIshurdi
- 99nmBIRBiratnagar AirportBiratnagar
- 103nmPBHParo International AirportParo
Location
Open the full mapVGSD · Saidpur Airport · Saidpur, Bangladesh
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SPD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,863 nm | 11h 43m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 5,998 nm | 14h 21m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,099 nm | 14h 35m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,504 nm | 15h 32m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,566 nm | 15h 40m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 6,613 nm | 15h 47m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,645 nm | 15h 51m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,697 nm | 15h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SPD?
- Saidpur 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 SPD?
- Saidpur 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 SPD?
- The closest alternate is Hashimara Air Force Station (VEHX), about 62 nm away, followed by Bagdogra Airport (IXB) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SPD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 43m (4,863 nm), Honolulu about 14h 21m (5,998 nm), Seattle about 14h 35m (6,099 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.