Airport code
BHJ — Bhuj Airport
BHJ is the IATA code for Bhuj Airport, an airport serving Bhuj, India. Its ICAO code is VABJ, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 23.2878, 69.6702 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 268 ft (82 m).
Overview
About Bhuj Airport
Bhuj Airport is a domestic airport and an Indian Air Force base located in Bhuj in the Kutch District of the state of Gujarat, India. It is located 4 km from the city centre. It is situated at an altitude of 257 feet (78 m), and occupies a total area of 832 acres (337 ha). It is located 100 miles (160 km) from the Indo-Pakistan border.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BHJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VABJ |
| Airport name | Bhuj Airport |
| City | Bhuj |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 23.2878 |
| Longitude | 69.6702 |
| Elevation | 268 ft (82 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,205 ft (2,501 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Bhuj Airport?
The IATA code for Bhuj Airport is BHJ.
What is the ICAO code for Bhuj Airport?
The ICAO code for Bhuj Airport is VABJ.
Where is BHJ airport located?
Bhuj Airport (BHJ) is located in Bhuj, India.
What time zone is BHJ in?
Bhuj Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to BHJ?
The nearest airport to Bhuj Airport (BHJ) is Kandla Airport (IXY) in Kandla, about 48 km away.
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