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PAF Base Gwadar

PAF Base Gwadar (ICAO OPGD) is a closed joint civil-military airfield in Pakistan, operated by the Pakistan Airports Authority. It has 1 runway (1,982 m).

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Location🇵🇰 Pakistan
Status Closed
UsageDual
Year built1966
Year closed2025
Operating OrganizationPakistan Airports Authority
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates25.2322°N, 62.3272°E
Elevation10 m (33 ft)
IATA codeGWD
ICAO codeOPGD
Runways
06/24 · 1,982 m (6,503 ft) · Asphalt
Websitecaapakistan.com.pk

Description

The facility is located in Gwadar Tehsil, Makran Division, Balochistan, 14 kilometers north of Gwadar city center. The Government of Pakistan acquired the territory from the Sultan of Muscat in 1958, and air operations at the site began in 1966. The facility was designated an international airport with the initiation of flights connecting Karachi and Muscat.

The site is owned by the Government of Pakistan Aviation Division and was operated by the Pakistan Airports Authority. It is categorized as a joint-use airport. On January 20, 2025, the facility was closed to all scheduled and non-scheduled civilian air traffic following the commencement of operations at the New Gwadar International Airport.

Infrastructure at the site consists of a terminal building inaugurated in 1984, and Departure and VIP lounges inaugurated in 2008.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 142026 Verified Checked for resident units: none, the field is a satellite airfield
  2. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  3. APR 72026 Updated Description added
  4. JAN 182026 Created Page created: PAF Base Gwadar