Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

VGHS / DAC

Dhaka, BD

Last Updated
Mar 4, 18:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
18:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
3 kt
160°
3.2 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VGHS 041830Z 16003KT 3200 HZ FEW100 22/16 Q1011 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 30 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,030 ft AMSL
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1010 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (30 ft)
Pressure Alt
98 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 945 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VGHS 041700Z 0418/0524 01007KT 2800 HZ FEW100 TEMPO 0422/0505 00000KT 1100 BR SCT013
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
18:51Z BASE
+0h
IFR 10° 7 kt
Visibility: 2.8 km
Haze
22:00Z TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.1 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GHS
14 ✈️
32

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 14
11,500 ft 150 ft PEM 144°
2.8 kt 1.0 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - VGHS

7,607 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0.3%
MVFR
2.5%
IFR
82.1%
LIFR
15%

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 97.1% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 4.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 500 knots. Calm conditions occur 18.8% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 10°C to 75°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are December, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 4.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 500 kt
Calm Winds: 18.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.5%
NE
4%
E
4.5%
SE
5%
S
5.7%
SW
2.1%
W
19.8%
NW
33.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.3°C
Range: 10°C to 75°C
10°C 75°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.6%

Best Months for VFR

December January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,607 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: VGHS
IATA Code: DAC
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 30 ft MSL

Location

City: Dhaka
Country: BD
Latitude: 23.843347°
Longitude: 90.397783°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-6

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 11,500 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

About Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Overview

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport serves as the primary international airport for Dhaka, Bangladesh, handling major commercial and passenger traffic. Located at 23.843347°N, 90.397783°E with an elevation of 30 feet MSL, this large airport is a critical aviation hub for the region's transportation infrastructure.

Flying Conditions

Bangladesh's tropical monsoon climate significantly impacts airport operations, with distinct wet and dry seasons affecting flight conditions. Pilots should anticipate potential thunderstorm activity and reduced visibility during the monsoon months, which can create challenging approach and departure scenarios.

Notable Features

The airport features a single primary runway (14/32) measuring 11,500 feet in length, constructed with a Portland Cement concrete surface. Its low elevation and proximity to coastal regions means pilots must be prepared for potential low-altitude wind shear and rapidly changing meteorological conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32's substantial length provides flexibility for various aircraft types and operational configurations. The runway's orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges, particularly during seasonal wind pattern transitions, requiring pilots to maintain heightened situational awareness during approach and landing phases.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.