Airport code
PBH — Paro Airport
PBH is the IATA code for Paro Airport, an airport serving Paro, Bhutan. Its ICAO code is VQPR, and it operates in the Asia/Thimphu time zone (UTC+6). The airport sits at 27.4032, 89.4246 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 7332 ft (2235 m).
Overview
About Paro Airport
Paro International Airport is the sole international airport of the four airports in Bhutan. It is 6 kilometres from Paro in a deep valley on the bank of the river Paro Chhu. With surrounding peaks as high as 5,500 metres (18,000 ft), it is considered one of the world's most challenging airports, and only a very small number of pilots are certified to land at the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PBH |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VQPR |
| Airport name | Paro Airport |
| City | Paro |
| Country | Bhutan |
| Time zone | Asia/Thimphu (UTC+6) |
| Latitude | 27.4032 |
| Longitude | 89.4246 |
| Elevation | 7332 ft (2235 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 7,431 ft (2,265 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Paro Airport?
The IATA code for Paro Airport is PBH.
What is the ICAO code for Paro Airport?
The ICAO code for Paro Airport is VQPR.
Where is PBH airport located?
Paro Airport (PBH) is located in Paro, Bhutan.
What time zone is PBH in?
Paro Airport operates in the Asia/Thimphu time zone, which is UTC+6.
What is the nearest airport to PBH?
The nearest airport to Paro Airport (PBH) is Bathpalathang Airport (BUT) in Jakar, about 132 km away.
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