Cox's Bazar Airport

VGCB / CXB

Cox's Bazar, BD

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

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Currently using: VGEG
Weather Source: Shah Amanat International Airport (VGEG)
Distance: 48nm / 89km from VGCB

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 23 min ago
02:00Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 22°C
5 kt
110°
2.2 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VGEG 040200Z 11005KT 2200 BR NSC 23/22 Q1012 BECMG S/VIS 3000M
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (12 ft)
Pressure Alt
50 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,013 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VGEG 032300Z 0400/0506 08005KT 1800 BR SCT012 BECMG 0404/0406 27009KT 3500 HZ FEW018 BECMG 0416/0418 25010KT 4000 HZ FEW018 TEMPO 0422/0503 08005KT 1800 BR SCT012 BECMG 0504/0506 26010KT 4000 HZ FEW018 SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:22Z BASE
+0h
IFR 80° 5 kt
Visibility: 1.8 km
Mist
04:00Z BECMG
+2h
IFR 270° 9 kt
Visibility: 3.5 km
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
GCB
17 ✈️
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17/35
Active: 17
 6,790 ft 125 ft ASP 169°
↑ 2.5 kt • ↔ 4.3 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Cox's Bazar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VGCB
IATA Code: CXB
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 12 ft MSL

Location

City: Cox's Bazar
Country: BD
Latitude: 21.457517°
Longitude: 91.963263°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 6,790 ft
Width: 125 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
110°@5kt
Density Alt
12ft, 23°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
Browse airports

Nearby Airports

VGEG IFR
Shah Amanat International Airport
48nm
89km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Cox's Bazar Airport

Overview

Cox's Bazar Airport serves the southeastern coastal region of Bangladesh, located in the tourism-rich Cox's Bazar district. As a medium-sized airport with a single asphalt runway measuring 6,790 feet, the airport supports regional commercial and potential military aviation operations in this strategically important coastal area.

Flying Conditions

The airport sits at a low elevation of 12 feet mean sea level, which minimizes significant terrain-related wind disruptions. Cox's Bazar experiences a tropical monsoon climate, with potential for significant precipitation and variable wind conditions during seasonal transitions, particularly between June and September.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical position near the Bay of Bengal introduces maritime meteorological influences that can affect local flying conditions. The single runway (17/35) orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges, with pilots needing to be prepared for wind shifts typical of coastal environments.

Approach Considerations

Runway 17/35's substantial 6,790-foot length provides adequate space for most regional aircraft types, offering flexibility in approach and landing strategies. Pilots should anticipate potential sea breeze effects and be prepared for rapid local weather changes characteristic of the coastal Bangladesh region.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.