Bangladesh

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Bangladesh, specific details are required.

  • Provide a comprehensive flight schedule.
  • Include the entry and exit points along with the ATC flight plan.
  • Submit colored copies of crew licenses.
  • Provide copies of crew medical certificates.
  • Include the last simulator training record or last proficiency check report for the crew.
  • Provide details of lead passengers for passenger flights.
  • Include operator billing address, email, telephone number, and fax number.

Airports List For Bangladesh

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) is situated near the city of Chittagong in southeastern Bangladesh.

Airport Communications:
( Chittagong ATIS: 127.600 MHz, Chittagong Ground: 121.800 MHz, Control Tower: 118.400 MHz )

  • IATA Airport Code: CGP
  • ICAO Airport Code: VGEG
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 24 hours
  • Latitude: 22.2498° N
  • Longitude: 91.8133° E
  • Elevation: 4 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+6:00
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 05/23, 3,050 x 45 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View: – 4.2km from Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
  • Hotel Agrabad: – 5.5km from Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
  • The Peninsula Chittagong Hotel: – 6.8km from Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
  • Well Park Residence Boutique Hotel & Suites: – 8.3km from Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
  • Grand Park Hotel: – 9.7km from Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)
  • Hotel Sea Crown: – 10.5km from Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) is located near Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh.

Airport Communications:
( Dhaka ATIS: 127.400 MHz, Dhaka Ground: 121.800 MHz, Control Tower: 118.300 MHz )

  • IATA Airport Code: DAC
  • ICAO Airport Code: VGHS
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 24 hours
  • Latitude: 23.8486° N
  • Longitude: 90.4086° E
  • Elevation: 8 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+6:00
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 14/32, 3,200 x 45 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • InterContinental Dhaka: – 4.8km from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
  • Le Méridien Dhaka: – 6.1km from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
  • The Westin Dhaka: – 6.7km from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
  • Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden: – 8.2km from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
  • Six Seasons Hotel: – 9.5km from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
  • Amari Dhaka: – 10.4km from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Osmani International Airport (ZYL) is situated near Sylhet, a major city in northeastern Bangladesh.

Airport Communications:
( Control Tower: 122.900 MHz )

  • IATA Airport Code: ZYL
  • ICAO Airport Code: VGSY
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 24 hours
  • Latitude: 24.9583° N
  • Longitude: 91.8667° E
  • Elevation: 12 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+6:00
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 05/23, 2,438 x 45 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Hotel Metro International: – 5.2km from Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
  • Hotel Naz Garden: – 7.6km from Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
  • Hotel Plaza Bandarban: – 9.1km from Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
  • Hotel Sonargaon: – 11.3km from Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
  • Hotel Holy Side: – 12.5km from Osmani International Airport (ZYL)
  • Hotel Hill View: – 13.8km from Osmani International Airport (ZYL)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

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February 12, 2025

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Bangladesh.

Required Aircraft Documentation
  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation
  • As per Bangladesh Civil Aviation regulations, there is an official processing fee of 209 USD for obtaining a Bangladesh Overflight Permit.
  • Bangladesh CAA will directly issue an air navigation bill to the Airline/Operator.

The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 72 hours from the initially requested schedule.

  • The Bangladesh Civil Aviation Authority operates during weekdays from 8:00 AM (0800Z) to 4:00 PM (1600Z). 
  • On weekends, which include Saturday and Sunday, the authority remains closed.
  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

  • The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) manages aviation affairs in Bangladesh. 

  • The postal address for the authority is: HQ Office Kurmitola, Dhaka 1229, Bangladesh.

In Bangladesh airspace, there is one Flight Information Region (FIR) with the ICAO code “VGFR”.

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