International hub · Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhaka/Hazrat Shahjalal International

VGHSDAC
Elevation
30 ft
Coordinates
23°51′N 90°24′E
Local time
Asia/Dhaka

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Field information

VGHS runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Dhaka/Hazrat Shahjalal International (VGHS/DAC) has one runway, 14/32, 11,500 ft (3,505 m) long of asphalt/concrete. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 9. Operating hours: Open 24 hours (H24). Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2): plan slot requests into the trip timeline. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at VGHS, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Dhaka

  • Country

    Bangladesh

    BD

  • Municipality

    Dhaka

  • Elevation

    30 ft

  • Position

    23.8433, 90.3978

  • Traffic level

    High

  • Fuel

    Jet A-1 & Avgas

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 9

  • Operating hours

    Open 24 hours (H24)

  • Slots

    Schedules facilitated (IATA Level 2)

  • Airport category

    A

    No special crew requirements

Runways · VGHS

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
14/3211,500 ft (3,505 m)150 ftasphalt/concreteLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at VGHS.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Dhaka/Hazrat Shahjalal International (VGHS / DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, through one 24/7 OCC desk. VGHS is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.

Services coordinated at VGHS

  1. 01

    Overflight & Landing Permits – Bangladesh

    Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Bangladesh. Applicable permit lead times for Bangladesh are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Bangladesh are managed end-to-end.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at VGHS

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at VGHS covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at VGHS

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at VGHS is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to VGHS

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for VGHS: 23° 50′ 36″ N 90° 23′ 52″ E; elevation 30 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Dhaka

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Dhaka. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at VGHS.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at VGHS

    Support for freighter operations into VGHS covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where VGHS sits in the network

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Operating into VGHS?

Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Dhaka/Hazrat Shahjalal International — one desk for the whole trip.

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