Skardu International Airport (KDU): Codes, Runways & Location
Skardu International Airport (IATA: KDU · ICAO: OPSD) is a large airport serving Skardu, Pakistan. It lies at 35.3387° N, 75.5386° E, 7316 ft (2230 m) above sea level.
Overview of Skardu International Airport
Skardu International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Skardu in Pakistan. It is identified by the IATA code KDU and the ICAO code OPSD. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Skardu International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 3656 m (11995 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 7316 ft (2230 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Gilgit Airport (GIL) about 127 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 ≈ 3,656 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Skardu International Airport
Where is Skardu International Airport located?
Skardu International Airport is located in Skardu, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 35.3387° N, 75.5386° E.
What is the airport code for Skardu International Airport?
Skardu International Airport has an IATA code of KDU and an ICAO code of OPSD.
How long is the runway at Skardu International Airport?
Skardu International Airport's longest runway is about 3656 m (11995 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Skardu International Airport have?
Skardu International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Skardu International Airport a major airport?
Skardu International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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