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Bacha Khan International Airport

IATA PEWICAO OPPS🇵🇰 Peshawar
Coordinates
33.9939°N, 71.5146°E
Elevation
1,158 ft (353 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
PK-KP
Time zone
Karachi(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
3.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:45
Sunrise
05:13
Sunset
19:27
Civil dusk
19:56

About 14h 14m 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 Bacha Khan International Airport

Bacha Khan International Airport, formerly known as Peshawar International Airport, is an international airport located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Located on the southwestern end of the city of Peshawar, it is the fourth-busiest airport in Pakistan.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

OPPS

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 (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 359,000 ft / 2,743 m150 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (5)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPCHERAT APP125.600 MHz
ATISATIS126.700 MHz
GCAGCA118.300 MHz
RDORDO292.300 MHz
TWRTWR122.900 MHz

Services & operations

Services
Free WifiShoppingDiningCustom RulesInt'l LoungeDom. LoungeParking

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

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (17)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
CHERAT NORTH APPROACHClass CTMAGNDFL999
OPP249BSpecial 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
Institute of Management Smtudies253 ft1,175 ft
Hostel 3233 ft1,198 ft

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

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Bacha Khan 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 Bacha Khan International Airport?

The ICAO code for Bacha Khan International Airport is OPPS, and its IATA code is PEW.

Where is Bacha Khan International Airport located?

Bacha Khan International Airport is large airport located in Peshawar, Pakistan, at an elevation of 1,158 ft (353 m).

How many runways does Bacha Khan International Airport have?

Bacha Khan International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 9,000 ft / 2,743 m.

Which airlines fly to Bacha Khan International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Bacha Khan International Airport include Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air Bahrain, MexicanaLink, Pakistan International Airlines, among 10 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Bacha Khan International Airport?

Historical data lists 17 nonstop destinations from Bacha Khan International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Bacha Khan International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Bacha Khan International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Bacha Khan International Airport is approximately 3.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Bacha Khan International Airport?

The nearest airport to Bacha Khan International Airport is Chirat Airport (OPCT), about 22.4 nm to the e, followed by Risalpur Air Base and Kohat Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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