Location Indicator
VGHS

Aerodrome information
HAZRAT SHAHJALAL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (HSIA), DHAKA [continued]


5. VGHS: Rescue and Fire Fighting Services
1. AD category for fire fighting: Required category VIII, available category VIII. Facilities available for foaming runway.
2. Rescue equipment available: To meet ICAO requirement for category VIII.
3. Disable aircraft removal:
Description Number / Set
i) Platform 4 nos. Capacity 50 ton each.
ii) Matbro truck 2 nos. Capacity 3 tons each.
iii) Engine air compressor (150 PSI) 4 tons.
iv)Air distribution 8 set each containing 12 units.
8 set each containing 11 bags.
v) Pneumatic elevator Capacity 50 tons each set.
vi) Valise (body stamp) 4 nos.
vii) Centrifugal fan 1 no.
viii) Tethering Required nos.
Note: 1) Serviceability of the items to be checked up before use.
2) Charges for use of salvage equipments will be fixed on the extant of use of the various equipments.
4. Remarks nil
6. VGHS: Seasonal Availability Clearing
The airport is available for all seasons. Side strips become unusable during monsoon. There is no requirement for clearing.
7. VGHS: Aprons, Taxiways and Check Location Data
1. Apron surface and strength: Surface : Concrete.
Strength : PCN50/R/B/W/T.
2. Taxiway width, surface and strength: Width : 23 m.
Surface: Concrete.
Strength : PCN50/R/B/W/T.
3. ACL Location Not designated
4. INS checkpoints nil
5. Remarks nil
8. VGHS: Surface Movement Guidance, Control System and Markings
1. Use of aircraft stand ID signs, TWY guidelines and visual docking/ parking guidance system of aircraft stands Taxiing guidance signs at all intersections with TWY and RWY at all holding positions,
Guidelines at apron,
Nose-in guidance at airport stands.
2. RWY and TWY markings and LGT RWY: 14/32.
EDGE LGT: white, omni-directional with intensity 3%, 10%, 30%, 80% and 100%.
THR LGT: green, supplemented by green wing-bar.
END LGT: red
TWY: blue edge lights for all taxiways.
RWY marking aids: THR, TDZ, Centre Line, Fixed Distance, Side Stripe, RWY designator - all runways
3. Stop Bars nil
4. Remarks nil
9. VGHS: Aerodrome Obstacles
In approach/Take-off areas In circling area and at aerodrome
Consult AOC type-A,  HSIA, Page VGHS AS 2-16 Obstruction in the circling area are shown on the instrument approach chart and page VGHS AD 2-11
10. VGHS: Meteorological Information Provided
1. Associated Met office HSIA (VGHS)
2. Hours of service H24
3. Office responsible for TAF preparation and Periods of validity HSIA (VGHS); 6,12
4. Type of landing forecast Interval of issuance TREND
5. Briefing/consultation provide P, D, T
6. Flight documentation and Languages used C, PL; English
7. Charts and other information available for briefing or consultation S,U
8. Supplementary equipment available for providing information WXR
9. ATS units provided with information Dhaka ACC/FIC; APP; TWR
10. Additional information Tel: 880-2-8914543 (Met office)

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