DAC Airport Code, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
DAC is the IATA code for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, the main international gateway for Dhaka, Bangladesh. Airlines and booking systems use DAC, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code VGHS. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 23.84° N, 90.40° E.
What is the Dhaka airport code?
The airport code for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is DAC. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code VGHS, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 228 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code VGHS begins with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia.
Where is DAC?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport serves Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is close to sea level at 30 ft (9 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at DAC
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,500 ft (3.51 km), designated 14/32.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Dhaka?
The IATA airport code for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka is DAC. Its ICAO code is VGHS.
What is the 3-letter code for Dhaka?
The 3-letter IATA code for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka is DAC.
What airport is DAC?
DAC is Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
What country is DAC in?
DAC (Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport) is in Bangladesh.
Where is DAC airport located?
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is in Dhaka, Bangladesh, at coordinates 23.84335, 90.39778.
What is the ICAO code for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport?
The ICAO code for Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is VGHS. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code DAC.
What is the difference between DAC and VGHS?
DAC is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. VGHS is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
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