Airport code
BHU — Bhavnagar Airport
BHU is the IATA code for Bhavnagar Airport, an airport serving Bhavnagar, India. Its ICAO code is VABV, and it operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone (UTC+5:30). The airport sits at 21.7522, 72.1852 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 44 ft (13 m).
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About Bhavnagar Airport
Bhavnagar Airport is a domestic airport serving the city of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India. It is located at Shubhashnagar, 4 km (2 mi) south-east from the city centre and 9 km (5.6 mi) south from the Bhavnagar Port. It covers an area of 295 acres (119 ha) at an elevation of 6 metres (20 ft).
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | BHU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | VABV |
| Airport name | Bhavnagar Airport |
| City | Bhavnagar |
| Country | India |
| Time zone | Asia/Calcutta (UTC+5:30) |
| Latitude | 21.7522 |
| Longitude | 72.1852 |
| Elevation | 44 ft (13 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 6,300 ft (1,920 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Bhavnagar Airport?
The IATA code for Bhavnagar Airport is BHU.
What is the ICAO code for Bhavnagar Airport?
The ICAO code for Bhavnagar Airport is VABV.
Where is BHU airport located?
Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) is located in Bhavnagar, India.
What time zone is BHU in?
Bhavnagar Airport operates in the Asia/Calcutta time zone, which is UTC+5:30.
What is the nearest airport to BHU?
The nearest airport to Bhavnagar Airport (BHU) is Surat Airport (STV) in Surat, about 91 km away.
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