Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC/VGHS) is Bangladesh’s principal international gateway and supports scheduled, cargo, government and non-scheduled operations. ASM coordinates DAC flight support through its 24/7 operations desk, aligning Bangladesh permits, slots or airport acceptance, ground handling, parking, Jet A-1 fuel, CIQ, crew logistics and cargo or passenger requirements.
Information reviewed: 9 September 2026. Confirm the current national AIP, NOTAMs, airport procedures and supplier availability before operation.
DAC/VGHS operational facts
| Operational item | Planning reference |
|---|---|
| Airport | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport |
| IATA / ICAO | DAC / VGHS |
| Location | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Typical planning scope | Permissions, slots or PPR, handling, parking, fuel and crew support as applicable |
| Service confirmation | Required separately for the aircraft, schedule and ground time |
| Operational check | Current AIP, NOTAMs, authority approval, airport acceptance and supplier confirmation |
Why should DAC operations be coordinated early?
Traffic demand, stand availability, permit processing and handler capacity can affect a proposed Dhaka schedule. A landing approval should not be treated as confirmation of parking, equipment, fuel or passenger and cargo processing. Each workstream must be accepted for the individual movement.
ASM’s flight support team tracks the regulatory, airport and supplier confirmations as one plan.
Permits, slots and schedule changes at DAC
Requirements depend on operator status, traffic rights, aircraft, route and purpose. Slots, PPR, landing permission and airport acceptance are separate controls. ASM coordinates applicable submissions while the authorities and airport retain approval.
Review aircraft, routing or timing changes through ASM flight permit support before revising only the handler or passenger schedule.
Ground handling, parking and CIQ
Define ramp handling, passenger and crew processing, baggage, equipment, water and lavatory service, catering, transport and special assistance. Confirm capability for the aircraft and schedule.
Parking is not confirmed by a permit or slot. State whether the aircraft will turn, remain overnight or reposition. ASM coordinates ground handling with the accepted provider.
Jet A-1 fuel and turnaround planning
Send the registration, aircraft type, ETA and ETD, fuel grade, estimated quantity and release or billing instruction. Reconfirm the uplift when the route, payload or schedule changes.
ASM’s aviation fuel services coordinate supplier acceptance and delivery timing with the handler. General availability is not an uplift confirmation.
Weather and monsoon planning at Dhaka
Heavy rain, thunderstorms, reduced visibility and surface disruption can affect arrival, turnaround and departure planning during seasonal weather. Review current forecasts and NOTAMs, protect alternate fuel and allow for revised handler, crew-duty and ground-transport arrangements.
Operating restrictions and NOTAM checks at DAC
Review current airport operating hours, NOTAMs, temporary restrictions and applicable airport procedures before confirming the movement. Current AIP and airport information should control the final plan.
Crew logistics and schedule disruption
Plan accommodation, transport and reporting time around crew duty and the confirmed airport arrangement. A delayed arrival or revised departure can require the permit, slot, parking, fuel and local services to be reconfirmed.
What information should operators send ASM?
Provide the operator, aircraft type and registration, MTOW, routing, ETA and ETD in UTC, flight purpose, passenger and crew totals, ground time, fuel uplift, handling scope, parking requirement and any cargo or special-service details.
Frequently asked questions
Does DAC require a landing permit?
Requirements depend on the operator, aircraft, route, traffic rights and purpose. ASM reviews the movement and coordinates applicable submissions.
Are slots, PPR or airport acceptance required at DAC?
The applicable control can change by operation type and traffic period. Confirm the current AIP, NOTAMs and airport instructions for arrival and departure.
Is Jet A-1 available at DAC?
Jet A-1 is normally available, but quantity, supplier acceptance, delivery timing and the fuel release must be confirmed for the movement.
Can ASM coordinate ground handling at DAC?
Yes. ASM can coordinate the appointed provider for accepted ramp, passenger, crew, equipment, catering and transport requirements.
Can aircraft parking be guaranteed?
No. Parking remains subject to airport and handler confirmation for the aircraft, schedule and ground time.
How early should operators submit the request?
Submit as early as practical. The minimum regulatory notice does not guarantee slots, parking, handling, fuel or special services.
How should operators plan for monsoon conditions at DAC?
Review the latest weather, NOTAMs and airport condition information and allow operational margin for disruption. The operator and flight crew retain responsibility for weather, performance and alternate decisions.
For private or corporate passenger charter enquiries, visit ASM Charter. Flight support for an operator’s own aircraft remains coordinated through the operations desk below.
Request flight support at DAC
ASM has supported international aviation operations since 1998 and coordinates DAC flight support through its 24/7 desk.
Email: sales@asm.aero
Telephone: +971 4 409 7755
Permits, slots, airport acceptance, parking, fuel and handling remain subject to the relevant authorities and suppliers for the individual movement.
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