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Small airport

Dhamial Army Airbase

ICAO OPQS🇵🇰 Rawalpindi
Coordinates
33.5602°N, 73.0332°E
Elevation
1,581 ft (482 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PK-PB
Time zone
Karachi(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:41
Sunrise
05:10
Sunset
19:19
Civil dusk
19:48

About 14h 10m 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 Dhamial Army Airbase

Qasim Army Aviation Base or Dhamial Airbase is a Pakistan Army airbase located in southern Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is the headquarters of Pakistan Army Aviation. Dhamial was constructed in 1941 during Burma campaign and was initially used as the Para Training Centre later it was abandoned in 1945.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

OPQS

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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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
14 / 326,693 ft / 2,040 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
ISLAMABAD CTRClass ACTRFL150FL175
CHERAT SOUTH APPROACHClass CTMAGNDFL999
NUR KHAN APPROACHClass CCTAGNDFL999
ISLAMABAD CTRClass CCTRGNDFL150
OPP254Special useProhibitedGNDFL999
OPP249ASpecial useProhibitedGNDFL999

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Centaurus 1361 ft1,818 ft
Centaurus 2361 ft1,811 ft
Centaurus 3361 ft1,814 ft
One Constitution Avenue Tower 1344 ft1,818 ft
One Constitution Avenue Tower 2344 ft1,824 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Dhamial Army Airbase.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Dhamial Army Airbase?

The ICAO code for Dhamial Army Airbase is OPQS.

Where is Dhamial Army Airbase located?

Dhamial Army Airbase is small airport located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, at an elevation of 1,581 ft (482 m).

How many runways does Dhamial Army Airbase have?

Dhamial Army Airbase has 1 runway, the longest being 6,693 ft / 2,040 m.

What time zone is Dhamial Army Airbase in?

Dhamial Army Airbase is in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Dhamial Army Airbase?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Dhamial Army Airbase is approximately 2.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Dhamial Army Airbase?

The nearest airport to Dhamial Army Airbase is PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) (OPRN), about 4.7 nm to the ne, followed by Islamabad International Airport and Bhurban Heliport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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