Shahbaz Air Base (JAG): Codes, Runways & Location
Shahbaz Air Base (IATA: JAG · ICAO: OPJA) is a medium-sized airport serving Jacobabad, Pakistan. It lies at 28.2842° N, 68.4497° E, 185 ft (56 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shahbaz Air Base
Shahbaz Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Jacobabad in Pakistan. It is identified by the IATA code JAG and the ICAO code OPJA. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Shahbaz Air Base has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3073 m (10081 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 185 ft (56 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur (SKZ) about 71 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 ≈ 3,073 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shahbaz Air Base
Where is Shahbaz Air Base located?
Shahbaz Air Base is located in Jacobabad, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 28.2842° N, 68.4497° E.
What is the airport code for Shahbaz Air Base?
Shahbaz Air Base has an IATA code of JAG and an ICAO code of OPJA.
How long is the runway at Shahbaz Air Base?
Shahbaz Air Base's longest runway is about 3073 m (10081 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Shahbaz Air Base have?
Shahbaz Air Base has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Shahbaz Air Base a major airport?
Shahbaz Air Base is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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