Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK): Codes, Runways & Location
Shaikh Zaid Airport (IATA: RYK · ICAO: OPRK) is a medium-sized airport serving Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan. It lies at 28.3839° N, 70.2796° E, 271 ft (83 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shaikh Zaid Airport
Shaikh Zaid Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Rahim Yar Khan in Pakistan. It is identified by the IATA code RYK and the ICAO code OPRK. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Shaikh Zaid Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 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 271 ft (83 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sui Airport (SUL) about 112 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shaikh Zaid Airport
Where is Shaikh Zaid Airport located?
Shaikh Zaid Airport is located in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 28.3839° N, 70.2796° E.
What is the airport code for Shaikh Zaid Airport?
Shaikh Zaid Airport has an IATA code of RYK and an ICAO code of OPRK.
How long is the runway at Shaikh Zaid Airport?
Shaikh Zaid Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9842 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Shaikh Zaid Airport have?
Shaikh Zaid Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Shaikh Zaid Airport a major airport?
Shaikh Zaid Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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