Small airport · Jakar, Bhutan
Bathpalathang Airport
One of only four airports in the country, it opened on 17 December 2011 with flights to Paro. Its IATA code is BUT. Its ICAO code is VQBT. It has 1 runway, longest 3,937 ft (ASP). Elevation 8,485 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Jakar, Bhutan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | BUT |
| ICAO code | VQBT |
| Type | Small airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 3,937 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 8,485 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 27.5622° N, 90.7471° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Bathpalathang Airport is known for
One of only four airports in the country, it opened on 17 December 2011 with flights to Paro.
History
One of only four airports in the country, it opened on 17 December 2011 with flights to Paro. The airport suspended operations in July 2012 due to runway damage, but it has since reopened to limited service.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Bathpalathang Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Punakha Dzong · Bhutan · 54.2 miles away
- Buddha Dordenma · Bhutan · 68.0 miles away
- Tashichho Dzong · Bhutan · 68.3 miles away
- Paro Taktsang · Bhutan · 84.9 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Bathpalathang Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Wangchuck Centennial Park · Bhutan · 18.1 miles away
- Phrumsengla National Park · Bhutan · 23.9 miles away
- Jigme Singye Wangchuck National Park · Bhutan · 33.4 miles away
- Royal Manas National Park · Bhutan · 45.8 miles away
- Manas National Park · India · 59.5 miles away
- Jigme Dorji National Park · Bhutan · 76.4 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Gelephu Airport
49.9 miles awayYongphulla Airport
51.6 miles awayParo International Airport
81.8 miles awayRupsi Airport
110.9 miles awayLokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
113.1 miles awayMore airports in Bhutan
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bathpalathang Airport?
One of only four airports in the country, it opened on 17 December 2011 with flights to Paro.
What is the airport code for Bathpalathang Airport?
Bathpalathang Airport — its IATA code is BUT and its ICAO code is VQBT.
Where is Bathpalathang Airport located?
Bathpalathang Airport serves Jakar, Bhutan. Its coordinates are 27.5622° N, 90.7471° E.
What is the history of Bathpalathang Airport?
One of only four airports in the country, it opened on 17 December 2011 with flights to Paro. The airport suspended operations in July 2012 due to runway damage, but it has since reopened to limited service.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#315554
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bathpalathang_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.