Gilgit Airport (GIL): Codes, Runways & Location
Gilgit Airport (IATA: GIL · ICAO: OPGT) is a medium-sized airport serving Gilgit, Pakistan. It lies at 35.9188° N, 74.3336° E, 4796 ft (1462 m) above sea level.
Overview of Gilgit Airport
Gilgit Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Gilgit in Pakistan. It is identified by the IATA code GIL and the ICAO code OPGT. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Gilgit Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 1646 m (5400 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 surfaces: asphalt, concrete. The field elevation is 4796 ft (1462 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Chilas Airport (CHB) about 59 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 ≈ 1,646 m — regional-jet capable
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Seaports near Gilgit Airport
Sea–air intermodal connections: the nearest seaports to Gilgit Airport, for combined air–sea freight, port-to-airport transfers and regional logistics planning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gilgit Airport
Where is Gilgit Airport located?
Gilgit Airport is located in Gilgit, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 35.9188° N, 74.3336° E.
What is the airport code for Gilgit Airport?
Gilgit Airport has an IATA code of GIL and an ICAO code of OPGT.
How long is the runway at Gilgit Airport?
Gilgit Airport's longest runway is about 1646 m (5400 ft), which can support regional turboprops and regional jets.
How many runways does Gilgit Airport have?
Gilgit Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt, concrete surfacing.
Is Gilgit Airport a major airport?
Gilgit Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
Details for Gilgit Airport are derived from OurAirports, a community-maintained, public-domain database of the world’s airports. Read more on Wikipedia →