Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC): Codes, Runways & Location
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (IATA: DAC · ICAO: VGHS) is a large airport serving Dhaka, Bangladesh. It lies at 23.8433° N, 90.3978° E, 30 ft (9 m) above sea level.
Overview of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Dhaka in Bangladesh. It is identified by the IATA code DAC and the ICAO code VGHS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3505 m (11500 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 30 ft (9 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Agartala - Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport (IXA) about 86 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,505 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Where is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport located?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Its coordinates are 23.8433° N, 90.3978° E.
What is the airport code for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has an IATA code of DAC and an ICAO code of VGHS.
How long is the runway at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport's longest runway is about 3505 m (11500 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport have?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport a major airport?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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