Rafiqui Air Base: Codes, Runways & Location
Rafiqui Air Base (ICAO: OPRQ) is a medium-sized airport serving Shorkot, Pakistan. It lies at 30.7581° N, 72.2825° E, 492 ft (150 m) above sea level.
Overview of Rafiqui Air Base
Rafiqui Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Shorkot in Pakistan. It is identified by the ICAO code OPRQ. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Rafiqui Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 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. The field elevation is 492 ft (150 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Faisalabad International Airport (LYP) about 96 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 ≈ 3,048 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rafiqui Air Base
Where is Rafiqui Air Base located?
Rafiqui Air Base is located in Shorkot, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 30.7581° N, 72.2825° E.
What is the airport code for Rafiqui Air Base?
Rafiqui Air Base has an ICAO code of OPRQ.
How long is the runway at Rafiqui Air Base?
Rafiqui Air Base's longest runway is about 3048 m (10000 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Rafiqui Air Base have?
Rafiqui Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Rafiqui Air Base a major airport?
Rafiqui Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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