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Gilgit Airport

IATA GILICAO OPGT🇵🇰 Gilgit
Coordinates
35.9188°N, 74.3336°E
Elevation
4,796 ft (1,462 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PK-GB
Time zone
Karachi(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:28
Sunrise
04:58
Sunset
19:20
Civil dusk
19:50

About 14h 22m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Gilgit Airport

Gilgit Airport

Gilgit Airport is a small domestic airport situated 1.25 nm (2.3 km) east of Gilgit, a city in the Gilgit-Baltistan territory of Pakistan. The city of Gilgit is one of the two major hubs for mountaineering expeditions in the northern areas of Pakistan.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Gilgit Airport has no reporting station; showing the nearest: OPRN.

Live weather

OPRN

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
07 / 255,400 ft / 1,646 m98 ftAspUnlitOpen
09 / 27▸ displaced983 ft / 300 m49 ftConUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
RDORDO292.300 MHz
TWRTWR119.100 MHz

Navaids(1)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (1)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
GILGIT ATZClass EATZGND2000 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Pakistan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Gilgit Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Gilgit Airport?

The ICAO code for Gilgit Airport is OPGT, and its IATA code is GIL.

Where is Gilgit Airport located?

Gilgit Airport is medium airport located in Gilgit, Pakistan, at an elevation of 4,796 ft (1,462 m).

How many runways does Gilgit Airport have?

Gilgit Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 5,400 ft / 1,646 m.

Which airlines fly to Gilgit Airport?

Airlines historically serving Gilgit Airport include Pakistan International Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Gilgit Airport?

Historical data lists 1 nonstop destination from Gilgit Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Gilgit Airport in?

Gilgit Airport is in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Gilgit Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Gilgit Airport is approximately 3.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Gilgit Airport?

The nearest airport to Gilgit Airport is Chilas Airport (CHB), about 32 nm to the ssw, followed by Skardu International Airport and Muzaffarabad Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Gilgit Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.