Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE): Codes, Runways & Location
Allama Iqbal International Airport (IATA: LHE · ICAO: OPLA) is a large airport serving Lahore, Pakistan. It lies at 31.5216° N, 74.4036° E, 712 ft (217 m) above sea level.
Overview of Allama Iqbal International Airport
Allama Iqbal International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Lahore in Pakistan. It is identified by the IATA code LHE and the ICAO code OPLA. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Allama Iqbal International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3360 m (11024 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surfaces: concrete, asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 712 ft (217 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ) about 43 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,360 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Allama Iqbal International Airport
Where is Allama Iqbal International Airport located?
Allama Iqbal International Airport is located in Lahore, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 31.5216° N, 74.4036° E.
What is the airport code for Allama Iqbal International Airport?
Allama Iqbal International Airport has an IATA code of LHE and an ICAO code of OPLA.
How long is the runway at Allama Iqbal International Airport?
Allama Iqbal International Airport's longest runway is about 3360 m (11024 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Allama Iqbal International Airport have?
Allama Iqbal International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with concrete, asphalt surfacing.
Is Allama Iqbal International Airport a major airport?
Allama Iqbal International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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