Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW): Codes, Runways & Location
Bacha Khan International Airport (IATA: PEW · ICAO: OPPS) is a large airport serving Peshawar, Pakistan. It lies at 33.9939° N, 71.5146° E, 1158 ft (353 m) above sea level.
Overview of Bacha Khan International Airport
Bacha Khan International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Peshawar in Pakistan. It is identified by the IATA code PEW and the ICAO code OPPS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Bacha Khan International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1158 ft (353 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Risalpur Air Base 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 ≈ 2,743 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bacha Khan International Airport
Where is Bacha Khan International Airport located?
Bacha Khan International Airport is located in Peshawar, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 33.9939° N, 71.5146° E.
What is the airport code for Bacha Khan International Airport?
Bacha Khan International Airport has an IATA code of PEW and an ICAO code of OPPS.
How long is the runway at Bacha Khan International Airport?
Bacha Khan International Airport's longest runway is about 2743 m (9000 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Bacha Khan International Airport have?
Bacha Khan International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Bacha Khan International Airport a major airport?
Bacha Khan International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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