| AIRPORT NAME: | HAZRAT SHAHJALAL INTERNATIONAL AIRORT, DHAKA / DHAKA |
| ICAO CODE: | VGHS AIRPORT |
| IATA CODE: | DAC AIRPORT |
| CITY | DHAKA |
| AERODROME GEOGRAPHICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DATA AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT / DHAKA AIRPORT | ||
| 1 | ARP coordinates and site at AD | 235036.05N 0902352.02E (Centre of the runway) |
| 2U | Direction and Distance from City | 11NM(20km) north of Dhaka City (GPO) |
| 3 | Elevation/Reference temperature | 27 FT (8M)T 35 |
| 4 | MAG VAR/Annual change | 0 W in 1967 (Annual change negligible) |
| 5 | Types of traffic permitted | IFR/VFR |
| OPERATIONAL HOURS AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT / DHAKA AIRPORT | ||
| 1 | AIRPORT HOURS AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT:: | H24 |
| 2 | RESTRICTIONS AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | NIL |
| 3 | CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | YES
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| 4 | PORT OF ENTRY/ EXIT AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | YES
|
| 5 | SLOTS/PPR REQUIREMENTS AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | YES,
You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to apply and coordinate slots. |
| 6 | GROUND HANDLER/ SUPERVISORY AGENT at VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT | BizAv International Pvt Ltd
You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange Ground Handling. |
| 7 | HEALTH AND SANITATION AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | H24 |
| 8 | AIS BRIEFING OFFICE AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | H24 |
| 9 | ATS reporting office (ARO) AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | H24 |
| 10 | MET BRIEFING OFFICE AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | H24 |
| 11 | ATS AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | H24 |
| 12 | FUELING AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | H24
You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange fuelling. |
| 13 | SECURITY AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | H24 |
| 14 | DE-ICING AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | NIL |
| 15 | HANGAR SPACE FOR VISITING AIRCRAFT AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | NIL |
| 16 | CATERING AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT: | You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to arrange catering. |
| CREW / PASSENGER FACILITIES AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT / DHAKA AIRPORT | ||
| 1 | HOTELS | AVAILABLE AT CITY SIDE.
You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to book hotel. |
| 2 | RESTAURANTS | AVAILABLE |
| 3 | CITY SIDE TRANSPORTATION | AVAILABLE
You can email us at ops@bizaviation.net to book transportation |
RESCUE AND FIRE FIGHTING SERVICES AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT / DHAKA AIRPORT
| 1 | AD category for fire fighting | CAT-IX |
| 2 | Rescue equipment | AVBL as per category. |
| 3 | Capability for removal of disabled aircraft | NIL |
DECLARED DISTANCES AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT / DHAKA AIRPORT
| RWY designator | TORA
(M) |
TODA
(M) |
ASDA
(M) |
LDA
(M) |
Remarks |
| 14 | 3200 | 3625 | 3440 | 3200 | DUE TO LENGTH REDUCTION OF SWY |
| 32 | 3200 | 3500 | 3350 | 3200 |
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT / DHAKA AIRPORT
| Designations RWY
NR |
TRUE & MAG BRG | Dimensions of RWY
M |
Strength (PCN) and surface of RWY and SWY | THR coordinates | THR elevation and highest elevation of TDZ of precision APP RWY (FT) |
| 14 | 1440 TRUE | 3200×45 | 116/F/C/W/T
Asphalt concrete |
235118.11N
0902318.62E |
27 |
| 32 | 3240 TRUE | 3200×45 | 116/F/C/W/T
Asphalt concrete |
234954.00N
0902425.40E |
27 |
APPROACH AND RUNWAY LIGHTING AT VGHS AIRPORT / DAC AIRPORT / DHAKA AIRPORT
| Designations RWY | APCH LGT TYPE LEN INTST | THR LGT
COLOUR WBAR |
VASIS
(MEHT) PAPI |
TDZ, LGT LEN | RWY centre line LGT
Length, spacing, colour and intensity |
RWY edge LGT
Length, spacing, colour and intensity |
| 14 | Precision approach CAT-I Lighting approach lighting system and sequenced flashing lights Supplementary Approach light |
Green Supplement
Wing bar |
PAPI 3 MEHT
(67FT) |
AVBL | AVBL | 60m apart While
directional with intensity 1%, 3%, 10%, 30%, 100%
|
| 32 | Simple approach Lighting system | Green supplemented
by Green Wing bar |
PAPI 3
MEHT on slope (65FT) |
NIL | AVBL | 60 M APART While omni-directional with intensity 1%,3%,10%, 30%, 100% |
VGHS Landing Permit Notice Period: It takes 03 working days to obtain a landing permit (flight should operate on 4th day). However we can obtain permit in short notice also subject to approval from the regulatory authority.
Documents required for Landing Permit:
Complete Flight Schedule
Entry / Exit & ATS Routing
Crew Details Plus [ Passport Copies ]
Aircraft Documents [ AOC, COA, COI, COR, CON ] Private Aircraft No AOC required.
– Air Operating Certificate ( AOC )
– Certificate of Airworthiness ( COA )
– Certificate of Insurance ( COI )
– Certificate of Registration ( COR )
– Noise Certificate ( CON )
– Radio License
– TCAS Approval
Passenger Passport Copy and Pax Manifest
Local Receiving Party Contact Details
Crew visa requirements for GA flights in Bangladesh: All general aviation crew arriving in Bangladesh can be cleared on Gen Dec for up to 72 hours else we can apply for visa on behalf of crew well in advance
Remarks: It is mandatory regulation to carry tow bar on board the aircraft in Bangladesh, Self-power out parking stands are subject to availability. Tow bar for most of the business jets are available on ground at Major airports with the handler. Kindly check the availability of tow bar on ground at the airport prior to operation
Note: Information given in above article are subject to change from time to time, for latest information please feel free to contact us.
If you have any questions about this article or would like assistance planning your next flight to Bangladesh, contact us ops@bizaviation.net or (OPS)- (+91)-93 11 11 11 96.
You can also read our blog on business aircraft ops to Major International Airports in Bangladesh: VGEG Airport (Chittagong Airport), VGSY Airport (Osmani Airport)
