Flight Support · Bhutan

Bathpalathang Airport

VQBT · BUT
Jakar, Bhutan
27°33'43.9"N 90°44'49.6"E
ICAO VQBT · IATA BUT

LFS's 24/7 ops desk can coordinate flight support requests for Bathpalathang Airport (VQBT · BUT) in Jakar, Bhutan. From flight planning and CAA permits to contract fuel, ground handling, crew hotac and concierge, every service is delivered through a single point of contact and consolidated on a single invoice.

Airport specifications
Longest runway
3,937 ft
1,200 m
Runways
1
active runways
Field elevation
—
Coordinates
27.5622, 90.7471
27°33'43.9"N 90°44'49.6"E
Operating hours
Contact OPS
Customs hours
Not AOE
Curfew
None on file
LFS coverage
Partner network
Airport facts · VQBT
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Bathpalathang Airport is identified by ICAO location indicator VQBT and IATA code BUT.

It serves the municipality of Jakar, Bhutan.

The aerodrome reference point is 27.5622°, 90.7471°.

Our dataset lists 1 runway, the longest 3,937 ft (1,200 m).

The nearest larger airport is Gelephu Airport (GLU), about 43 NM away.

About Jakar

Operational context

Bathpalathang Airport (VQBT · BUT) serves Jakar, Bhutan. Its longest runway measures 3,937 ft (1,200 m) — indicative planning data only; runway strength, surface, equipment and access must be confirmed with the airport.

For crew, LFS coordinates ground transport, vetted hotac and visa support in Jakar.For passengers, VIP terminal access, concierge and security screening can be arranged on short notice. All services are delivered through a single LFS account manager and consolidated on a single invoice.

Services at VQBT
Flight Dispatch
  • ▸OFP & route optimization
  • ▸Weather & NOTAM brief
  • ▸ETOPS / EDTO planning
  • ▸Fuel & payload calculations
Permits & Slots
  • ▸Overflight clearances
  • ▸Landing permits
  • ▸Slot coordination
  • ▸Diplomatic & charter approvals
Contract Fuel
  • ▸Negotiated into-plane pricing
  • ▸Single consolidated invoice
  • ▸Fuel quality assurance
  • ▸24/7 release coordination
Ground Handling
  • ▸Marshalling, GPU, stairs
  • ▸Lavatory & potable water
  • ▸Baggage & security
  • ▸VIP terminal access
Crew & PAX
  • ▸Hotac & ground transport
  • ▸Visas & immigration support
  • ▸Catering coordination
  • ▸Concierge & meet-and-greet
24/7 OPS
  • ▸Live trip dashboard
  • ▸Document delivery
  • ▸eAPIS / GENDEC filing
  • ▸On-the-ground supervision
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