Chitral Airport (CJL): Codes, Runways & Location
Chitral Airport (IATA: CJL · ICAO: OPCH) is a medium-sized airport serving Chitral, Pakistan. It lies at 35.8862° N, 71.7999° E, 4920 ft (1500 m) above sea level.
Overview of Chitral Airport
Chitral Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Chitral in Pakistan. It is identified by the IATA code CJL and the ICAO code OPCH. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Chitral Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 1750 m (5741 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support regional turboprops and regional jets, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. The field elevation is 4920 ft (1500 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Razer Airport (KUR) about 99 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 ≈ 1,750 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Chitral Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Chitral Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chitral Airport
Where is Chitral Airport located?
Chitral Airport is located in Chitral, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 35.8862° N, 71.7999° E.
What is the airport code for Chitral Airport?
Chitral Airport has an IATA code of CJL and an ICAO code of OPCH.
How long is the runway at Chitral Airport?
Chitral Airport's longest runway is about 1750 m (5741 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Chitral Airport have?
Chitral Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Chitral Airport a major airport?
Chitral Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Chitral Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →