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Shahjalal International Airport

Imagine a giant city for airplanes! Shahjalal Airport is where planes take off and land, connecting people all over the world!

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Airport Overview: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Dhaka ( DAC / VGHS )

Airport Overview: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Dhaka ( DAC / VGHS )

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Airport Overview: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Dhaka ( DAC / VGHS )
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Departure Area
Shahjalal International Airport (03)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Dhaka - Night View
Note to international travelers: Plaid is 'in' - My Austrian friends get help with a credit card at a kiosk to make a purchase, Shahjalal International Airport (formerly Zia International Airport) শাহজালাল আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দর, Kurmitola, north of Dhaka
Regent Airways Boeing 737-700 S2-AHD landing at Shahjalal International Airport 2013
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at Evening
Airport Fire Station at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport VGHS / DAC
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Dhaka - Evening View
Shahjalal International Airport (08)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at Night

Key Facts

Location
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Year Built
1971.
Number of Runways
Two.
Fun Fact
It's named after a very important saint, Hazrat Shahjalal.

Welcome to the Airplane City!

Shahjalal International Airport is like a super busy city just for airplanes! It's the biggest airport in Bangladesh, a country far away. Think of it as a giant playground where huge metal birds, called airplanes, get ready for amazing journeys.

It has long runways, like super-long roads, where planes zoom before they fly into the sky. It also has big buildings where people buy tickets and wait for their flights. It's a place full of excitement and adventure!

How Planes Get Ready to Fly!

When a plane arrives at Shahjalal Airport, it's like a big puzzle! First, the plane parks at a special spot called a gate. Then, people get off, and new people get on.

Luggage, which is all the bags people bring, is loaded into the plane's tummy. The pilots and helpers check everything to make sure the plane is safe. Then, the plane drives to the start of a very, very long runway.

It goes faster and faster until it lifts off the ground and flies away!

Why This Airport is Super Important!

Shahjalal Airport is like the main door for Bangladesh to the rest of the world! It helps people visit friends and family who live far away. It's also where important things are sent and received, like gifts or supplies.

Imagine if you wanted to send a special toy to someone in another country, this airport helps make that happen! It connects people and places, making the world feel a little smaller and a lot more friendly.

A Place with a Big History!

This airport wasn't always called Shahjalal International Airport. It started a long, long time ago, back in 1971, and was first named 'Kurmitola International Airport'. Later, it was renamed 'Zia International Airport'.

Finally, in 2010, it got its current name, Shahjalal International Airport, to honor a very important person named Hazrat Shahjalal. It has grown bigger and busier over the years, just like a child growing up!

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