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 030900Z 23007KT 4000 HZ SCT015 BKN100 36/25 Q1001 NOSIGWind 230° at 7 kt — likely active runway near heading 23
Current TAF
TAF VGHS 030500Z 0306/0412 19005KT 4000 HZ FEW025 TEMPO 0321/0403 28010G20KT 2000 TSRA BKN007 FEW025CB OVC090 BECMG 0404/0406 20005KT 4000 HZ FEW025Decode METAR for VGHS
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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 Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.
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Training Availability
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