PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport): Codes, Runways & Location
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) (ICAO: OPRN) is a medium-sized airport serving Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It lies at 33.6167° N, 73.0992° E, 1668 ft (508 m) above sea level.
Overview of PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Rawalpindi in Pakistan. It is identified by the ICAO code OPRN. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3287 m (10785 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 1668 ft (508 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Islamabad International Airport (ISB) 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 ≈ 3,287 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)
Where is PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) located?
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) is located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 33.6167° N, 73.0992° E.
What is the airport code for PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)?
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) has an ICAO code of OPRN.
How long is the runway at PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)?
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)'s longest runway is about 3287 m (10785 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) have?
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) a major airport?
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) is classified as a medium-sized airport.
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