Islamabad International Airport (ISB): Codes, Runways & Location
Islamabad International Airport (IATA: ISB · ICAO: OPIS) is a large airport serving Attock, Pakistan. It lies at 33.5490° N, 72.8257° E, 1761 ft (537 m) above sea level.
Overview of Islamabad International Airport
Islamabad International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Attock in Pakistan. It is identified by the IATA code ISB and the ICAO code OPIS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Islamabad International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3658 m (12001 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 surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 1761 ft (537 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) about 26 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 ≈ 3,658 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Islamabad International Airport
Where is Islamabad International Airport located?
Islamabad International Airport is located in Attock, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 33.5490° N, 72.8257° E.
What is the airport code for Islamabad International Airport?
Islamabad International Airport has an IATA code of ISB and an ICAO code of OPIS.
How long is the runway at Islamabad International Airport?
Islamabad International Airport's longest runway is about 3658 m (12001 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Islamabad International Airport have?
Islamabad International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Islamabad International Airport a major airport?
Islamabad International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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