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Small airport

Tarbela Dam Airport

IATA TLBICAO OPTA🇵🇰 Tarbela
Coordinates
33.9861°N, 72.6114°E
Elevation
1,114 ft (340 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
PK-KP
Time zone
Karachi(UTC+05:00)
Magnetic variation
3° E

Daylight today(Jul 16, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:42
Sunrise
05:10
Sunset
19:22
Civil dusk
19:50

About 14h 12m 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 Tarbela Dam Airport

Tarbela Dam Airport is located near the Indus River in the Haripur District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan, and is part of the Tarbela Dam project.

Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.

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Map

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

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
NUR KHAN APPROACHClass CCTAGNDFL999
CHERAT NORTH APPROACHClass CTMAGNDFL999
OPP249ASpecial useProhibitedGNDFL999
OPP226 WAHSpecial useProhibitedGNDFL999
OPR209 RISALPUR LCL FLYING AREASpecial useRestricted250 ft MSLFL240

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 Tarbela Dam Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Tarbela Dam Airport?

The ICAO code for Tarbela Dam Airport is OPTA, and its IATA code is TLB.

Where is Tarbela Dam Airport located?

Tarbela Dam Airport is small airport located in Tarbela, Pakistan, at an elevation of 1,114 ft (340 m).

What time zone is Tarbela Dam Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Tarbela Dam Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tarbela Dam 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 Tarbela Dam Airport?

The nearest airport to Tarbela Dam Airport is Minhas Air Base (ATG), about 12.6 nm to the sw, followed by Campbellpore Airport and Islamabad International Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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