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Medium airport

Shahbaz Air Base

IATA JAGICAO OPJA🇵🇰 Jacobabad
Coordinates
28.2842°N, 68.4497°E
Elevation
185 ft (56 m)
Type
Medium airport
Region
PK-SD
Time zone
Karachi(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.9° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:14
Sunrise
05:40
Sunset
19:26
Civil dusk
19:52

About 13h 46m 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 Shahbaz Air Base

Shahbaz Air Base

Pakistan Air Force Base Shahbaz is a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) base and airport, which the PAF and the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) operate jointly. It is located in the town of Jacobabad in the northern part of the Sindh province. The base is named after the Shahbaz, the fabled bird from Persian mythology.

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

Live weather

OPJA

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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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
15L / 33R10,081 ft / 3,073 m80 ftAspUnlitOpen
15 / 3310,040 ft / 3,060 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDGND29.040 MHz
POSTCOMD POST27.312 MHz
TWRJACOBABAD TWR124.625 MHz

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
OPR149 OZONE + GECKOSpecial useRestrictedGNDFL999
OPR152 PAF SHAHBAZ LOW LEVEL FLYING AREASpecial useRestrictedGND2000 ft GND

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 Shahbaz Air Base.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Shahbaz Air Base?

The ICAO code for Shahbaz Air Base is OPJA, and its IATA code is JAG.

Where is Shahbaz Air Base located?

Shahbaz Air Base is medium airport located in Jacobabad, Pakistan, at an elevation of 185 ft (56 m).

How many runways does Shahbaz Air Base have?

Shahbaz Air Base has 2 runways, the longest being 10,081 ft / 3,073 m.

What time zone is Shahbaz Air Base in?

Shahbaz Air Base is in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Shahbaz Air Base?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Shahbaz Air Base is approximately 1.9° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Shahbaz Air Base?

The nearest airport to Shahbaz Air Base is Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur (SKZ), about 38.3 nm to the sse, followed by Kandhkot Airport and Sui Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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