Dhaka (VGHS)

Welcome to the most detailed representation of Dhaka Airport (VGHS), for flight simulators to this date! Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is largest and prominent international airport in Bangladesh. It was formerly known as Zia International Airport. The airport began operations in 1980 after the main runway and central portion of the present terminal building was formally opened by then President Ziaur Rahman as Dacca International Airport. Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is the primary hub of the national flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines. In addition, it is also the main hub of most of the private airlines in Bangladesh including Regent Airways, Novoair and US-Bangla Airlines and Newly opened Air Astra. The annual passenger handling capacity of the airport is 18.5 million passengers and this passenger handling capacity is predicted by CAAB to be sufficient until 2026. In 2014 the airport handled 9.1 million passengers and 248,000 tonnes of cargo.