Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (VGHS)
Dhaka, Bangladesh · Asia-Pacific
By Renzo, CPL
ICAO
VGHS
IATA
DAC
City
Dhaka
Country
Bangladesh
Region
Asia-Pacific
Elevation
30 ft
Runways
1 runway
Coordinates
23.8433, 90.3978
Overview
Bangladeshi capital hub handling all international traffic. Monsoon and flood season operational challenges.
Current Weather at VGHS
Pilots flying into or out of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.
Live conditions
Current METAR
METAR VGHS 011230Z 11005KT 2800 HZ BKN010 FEW025CB BKN100 27/26 Q1004 TEMPO TSRAWind 110° at 5 kt — likely active runway near heading 11
Current TAF
TAF VGHS 011100Z 0112/0218 16010KT 4000 HZ SCT025 BKN100 TEMPO 0112/0118 20010G20KT 2000 TSRA BKN010 FEW025CB OVC090 BECMG 0117/0119 3500 HZ TEMPO 0200/0212 20010G20KT 2000 TSRA BKN010 FEW025CB OVC090 BECMG 0203/0205 16010KT 3500 HZ SCT025 BKN100Read any VGHS METAR without second-guessing
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Check Weather Before Your Flight
A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:
- METARHourly surface observation for VGHS. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
- TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
- NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for VGHS. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
- PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Dhaka. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
- SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
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Pilot Resources at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Radio Frequencies
Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like VGHS include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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