Airport code
CXB — Cox's Bazar Airport
CXB is the IATA code for Cox's Bazar Airport, an airport serving Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Its ICAO code is VGCB, and it operates in the Asia/Dhaka time zone (UTC+6). The airport sits at 21.4522, 91.9639 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 12 ft (4 m).
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About Cox's Bazar Airport
Cox's Bazar International Airport is an airport in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. The airport serves the residents of Cox's Bazar as well as tourists to the region. It became the country's fourth international airport on 13 October 2025, before its "international" status has been stripped on 24 October.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | CXB |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VGCB |
| Airport name | Cox's Bazar Airport |
| City | Cox's Bazar |
| Country | Bangladesh |
| Time zone | Asia/Dhaka (UTC+6) |
| Latitude | 21.4522 |
| Longitude | 91.9639 |
| Elevation | 12 ft (4 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,790 ft (2,070 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Cox's Bazar Airport?
The IATA code for Cox's Bazar Airport is CXB.
What is the ICAO code for Cox's Bazar Airport?
The ICAO code for Cox's Bazar Airport is VGCB.
Where is CXB airport located?
Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB) is located in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.
What time zone is CXB in?
Cox's Bazar Airport operates in the Asia/Dhaka time zone, which is UTC+6.
What is the nearest airport to CXB?
The nearest airport to Cox's Bazar Airport (CXB) is Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) in Chattogram (Chittagong), about 90 km away.
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