Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

VGHS / DAC

Dhaka, BD

Last Updated
Nov 3, 08:30 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
08:30Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
6kt
330°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,006
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR VGHS 030830Z 33006KT 5000 HZ FEW012 SCT100 30/23 Q1006 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 30ft
FEW 1,200ft AGL
SCT 10,000ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
1,200ft
AGL (Above Ground)
1,230ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
10,000ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,030ft AMSL

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1,005 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (30 ft)
Pressure Alt
243 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,050 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +15.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF VGHS 030500Z 0306/0412 33006KT 4000 HZ FEW015 FEW100 BECMG 0318/0320 30004KT 3200 HZ FEW012 TEMPO 0323/0403 00000KT 2000 BR SCT012 BECMG 0406/0408 29008KT 4000 HZ FEW015 SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:44Z BASE
+0h
IFR 330° 6kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze
18:00Z BECMG
+10h
IFR 300° 4kt
Visibility: 3.2 km
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
GHS
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
11,500 ft 150 ft PEM 144°
↑ 5.9kt ↔ 1.0kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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About Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (VGHS/DAC) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Dhaka, BD. The facility operates at an elevation of 30 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 1 runway (14/32) with PEM surface . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.