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Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (VGHS/DAC) — Dhaka, Bangladesh
Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (VGHS/DAC) serves Dhaka, Bangladesh. This is a major international airport with 1 runway (14/32). Field elevation is 30 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Observed Activity
· Jul 23
1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 05:00Z
2026-07-182026-07-23
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: VGHS
- Name: Hazrat Shahjalal Intl
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 23.843348
- Longitude: 90.397781
- Elevation: 30 ft
- Country: Bangladesh
- Municipality: Dhaka
- IATA Code: DAC
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: VGFR
- Timezone: Asia/Dhaka
- Distance from City: 17.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 14/32
- Designation: 14/32
- Dimensions: 11499 X 151
- Surface: Asphalt concrete
- PCN: 111/F/C/X/T
- Lighting: HIRL, RCLL, MALSF, PAPI-L, REIL, threshold lights
- NAVAIDs: ILS/DME RWY 14 (IDA 109.50), ILS/DME RWY 32 (DHA 108.50), VOR-DME DAC 112.70, NDB DCN 252
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I (RWY 14), ILS CAT I (RWY 32), RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: Precision approach markings both ends. Overrun 270m RWY 14, 239m RWY 32. Unusable side strips during monsoon season. Open storm drains near runway 14/32. Fire category CAT-IX.
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.300 MHz
- Ground: 121.800 MHz
- Operations: 294.700 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: 121.300 MHz
- ATIS: 127.400 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Hazrat Shahjalal Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: H24 operations. ATS, AIS briefing, MET briefing, fuelling, handling, security all H24. Aerodrome admin 0300-1100 UTC except Friday and Saturday.
Contacts
- AIS Tel: +880 2 8901904
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: +880 2 8901449
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: https://www.hsia.gov.bd
- Remarks: Hotline: 13600 / 09614-013600. Email: [email protected]. Operator: CAAB. ATC operates in English.
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: IATA Level 2 — Schedules Facilitated. Landing permit and airport parking slot mandatory. Slots and PPR required for all operations.
Customs
- Open: 00:00
- Close: 23:59
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Customs H24. CIQ available for all international operations.
Fees
- Landing Fee: Calculated by MTOW per CAAB schedule
- Parking Fee: 25% of applicable landing charge per 24-hour period or part thereof
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: BDT
- Remarks: Fees per CAAB schedule based on MTOW. Parking 25% of landing per 24h (6h free). Hangar 50% of parking. Monthly parking 20x daily. Test flights 25% of landing. International/domestic rates differ. All charges payable before departure. Landing permit requires 72h notice.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: 112.41
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: Supplied by Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation via Padma Oil. Hydrant and bowser refueling available H24. Domestic price BDT 112.41/L (Mar 2026). International price USD 0.7384/L (Mar 2026). Prices adjusted monthly by BERC. Advance coordination recommended.
- Fuel Type: 100LL
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-04
- Remarks: AVGAS limited supply — drums only. Advance coordination required.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Immigration H24. E-visa available. Visa on arrival possible with prior notice and approval. Crew permitted on Gen Dec. Visa required for most nationalities.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No curfew. Peak traffic 1600-2200 UTC. Mandatory to carry tow bar on board in Bangladesh. Military airport nearby (3 NM). Weather disruptions possible during monsoon. Infrastructure improvements ongoing.
Alternates
VGBR
- ICAO: VGBR
- Name: Barisal Airport
- Distance (NM): 62.7
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic airport only.
VGIS
- ICAO: VGIS
- Name: Ishurdi Airport
- Distance (NM): 76.1
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Domestic airport. No customs/immigration.
VGJR
- ICAO: VGJR
- Name: Jessore Airport
- Distance (NM): 78.7
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
Airport Services
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Bangladesh Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 48 working hours minimum; 3 working days recommended for non-scheduled
- Landing Lead Time: 7 working days for traffic landing; 3 working days for technical landing
Private / GA Operations:
Prior permission required. Private passenger overflight permits available. Full aircraft documentation required even for private operations.
Active NOTAMs
A0176/26
caution
Only runway closed
RWY SHALL BE REMAIN CLSD DUE TO AGLS AND RWY SFC
MAINT WORK
2026-07-01 21:00:00
2026-09-30 22:30:00
A0121/26
warning
ILS restriction
INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM(ILS) FOR RWY-14 FREQ 109.5MHZ
IDENT 'IDA' IS NORMAL IN OPR FOR CAT-I ONLY WITH
MET MINIMA VIS 1000M OR RVR 700M
2026-05-03 12:10:00
2026-07-31 23:59:00
A0165/26
caution
Runway restriction
CONST WORK OF BOX CULVERT WHICH DIST IS 376FT WEST SIDE OF THE RWY
CENTRE LINE AND 3460FT FM THR RWY-14 (TOWARDS RWY-32) IS IN
PROGRESS.ALL PILOTS ARE ADZ TO EXER CTN WHILE TK-OF AND LDG.
2026-06-04 09:24:00
2026-08-16 23:59:00
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Airport History
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- What is the tower frequency at VGHS?
- The tower frequency at Hazrat Shahjalal Intl is 118.300 MHz.
- What fuel is available at VGHS?
- Hazrat Shahjalal Intl offers JET A-1, 100LL.
- Does VGHS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (Bangladesh).
- Is customs available at VGHS?
- Yes, customs at Hazrat Shahjalal Intl is available from 00:00 to 23:59.
- Does VGHS require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Hazrat Shahjalal Intl.
- Where is VGHS located?
- Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (VGHS) is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- What is the IATA code for VGHS?
- The IATA code for Hazrat Shahjalal Intl is DAC.
- How long is the runway at VGHS?
- The main runway at Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (14/32) measures 11499 X 151.
- Does VGHS have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Hazrat Shahjalal Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 14/32.
- Is VGHS a port of entry?
- Yes, Hazrat Shahjalal Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.