List of Airports in Pakistan

Pakistan, a country of rich diversity and a developing economy, has an extensive aviation network throughout the country. It should be noted here, that we have many international and domestic airports in our country, which are useful in traveling and trade. The most common airport in Pakistan are operated by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) and are essential for maintaining the GoP links with the International community. International, domestic and military airports in Pakistan, including each of their IATA codes. List of Airports in Pakistan is below.

Pakistan International Airports — Pakistan Airports

There are international airports in Pakistan that serve local and international flights role. They are the main ports of call for international passengers and cargo. Below are the major international airports in the country:

Karachi – Jinnah International Airport (KHI)

The busiest and largest airport in Pakistan.

Located in Karachi, Sindh.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and other airline Hub.

Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) - Lahore

The second-trafficked airport in the country.

Named in honour of the national poet, Allama Iqbal.

Wazirabad (Urdu: وزیرآباد‎) is a city in the Gujranwala District of the Punjab province of Pakistan.

Islamabad International Airport (ISB) – Islamabad

Biggest and the most recently built airport by area.

Is the main airport of the capital city

Equipped with contemporary facilities and lengthy runways.

Quetta International Airport (UET) — Quetta

Balochistan’s major airport.

Coordinates domestic and international travel, mostly to the Middle East.

Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) – Peshawar (more than 1.4 million)

Bacha Khan : Pashtun leader of the Khilafat Movement

One of the busiest ports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Multan International Airport (MUX) – Multan

Covers southern Punjab.

8900 runway, supports both passenger and cargo flights.

Faisalabad International Airport (LYP) – Faisalabad

Frayid Khan, Faisalabad Important for Faisalabad, an industrial city

Provides flights to the Middle East and beyond.

Sialkot International Airport (SKT) – Sialkot

Pakistan’s first privately owned customer airport

A major site for trade and export.

Gwadar International Airport (GWD) – Gwardar

Part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), it is being developed as a major aviation hub.

Skardu International Airport (KDU) – Skardu

A recent upgrade to international status.

Crucial for tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan.

Domestic Airports in Pakistan: List of Airports in Pakistan

Domestic airports operate internal flights and connect smaller cities and remote regions of the country. The following are some of the important domestic airports:

Gilgit Airport (GIL) – Gilgit

Chitral Airport (CJL) – Chitrali

Turbat Airport (TUK) – Turbat

Dera Ghazi Khan Airport (DEA) – Dera Ghazi Khan

Sukkur Airport (SKZ) – Sukkur

Bahawalpur Airport (BHV) – Bahawalpur

Zhob Airport (PZH) – Zhob

Muzaffarabad International Airport (MFG) – Azad Kashmir

Military and Special-Use Airports: List of Airports in Pakistan

Pakistan also possesses a number of military and strategic airports used by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and other defense services. These include:

Masroor Airbase (O ADM) – Karachi

Rafiqui Airbase (OPRQ) – Shorkot

Peshawar Airbase (OPPS) – Peshawar

SAMUNGLI AIRBASE (OPQS) – QUETTA

Minhas Airbase (OPMF) – Kamra

پس منظر / Background Murid Airbase (OPMD) – Chakwal

Conclusion

The aviation network of Pakistan is vital for its connectivity, economic progress and security. The government is making every effort to optimize the aviation industry, with upgrades planned for various airports, including Gwadar International Airport and Skardu International Airport, in order to accommodate different needs and regions of the country during major expansions and new airline developments. With airports around the world making constant improvements, those improvements will not only help travelers but help boost trade and tourism of Pakistan.