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Skardu International Airport

IATA KDUICAO OPSD🇵🇰 Skardu
Coordinates
35.3387°N, 75.5386°E
Elevation
7,316 ft (2,230 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
PK-GB
Time zone
Karachi(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
3° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:25
Sunrise
04:54
Sunset
19:15
Civil dusk
19:44

About 14h 21m 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 Skardu International Airport

Skardu International Airport

Skardu International Airport is an international airport located on the outskirts of Skardu 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from the city center, and serves the Skardu District. It is the busiest airport in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region. It is adjacent to Qadri airbase, a Pakistan Air Force FOB base which shares the main runway with the airport.

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

Skardu International 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
14R / 32L11,995 ft / 3,656 m150 ftAspLightedOpen
14L / 32R11,995 ft / 3,656 m101 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDTWR121.800 MHz
RDORDO292.300 MHz
TWRTWR119.700 MHz

Services & operations

Services
ParkingCar hireHandlingLounge

Skardu International Airport has a single passenger terminal and operates flights to major cities in Pakistan with daylight operations only.

From the airport’s official website — details may change, so confirm with the airport. Official site

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Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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
SKARDU 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 Skardu International Airport.

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🇵🇰 More airports in Pakistan📘 Flying in Pakistan: a pilot's guide

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Skardu International Airport?

The ICAO code for Skardu International Airport is OPSD, and its IATA code is KDU.

Where is Skardu International Airport located?

Skardu International Airport is large airport located in Skardu, Pakistan, at an elevation of 7,316 ft (2,230 m).

How many runways does Skardu International Airport have?

Skardu International Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 11,995 ft / 3,656 m.

Which airlines fly to Skardu International Airport?

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

How many destinations are served from Skardu International Airport?

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

What time zone is Skardu International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Skardu International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Skardu International Airport is approximately 3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Skardu International Airport?

The nearest airport to Skardu International Airport is Kargil Airport (VI65), about 57.6 nm to the sse, followed by Gilgit Airport and Chilas Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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