PAF Base Islamabad
PAF Base Islamabad (ICAO OPIS) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Pakistan, operated by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. It has 2 runways (longest 3,658 m). Home to Pakistan International Airlines, SereneAir.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Location | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Year built | 2018 |
| Operating Organization | Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority |
| Units & aircraft |
Pakistan International AirlinesSereneAir
|
| Coordinates | 33.5491°N, 72.8257°E |
| Elevation | 537 m (1,762 ft) |
| IATA code | ISB |
| ICAO code | OPIS |
| Runways |
10R/28L · 3,658 m (12,001 ft) · Asphalt10L/28R · 3,658 m (12,001 ft) · Asphalt
|
Description
PAF Base Nur Khan, also referred to as PAF Base Islamabad, is located at the site of the former Benazir Bhutto International Airport. The facility transitioned to its current military role following the transfer of commercial aviation operations to the new Islamabad International Airport in May 2018.
The site previously served as the primary civil aviation hub for the Islamabad–Rawalpindi metropolitan area. It was the second-busiest airport in Pakistan prior to its replacement, with passenger growth reaching 14 percent annually compared to a national growth rate of 4 percent. The facility was dedicated to military use after the new regional airport commenced full operations on 6 May 2018.
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway designations, surfaces and lengths recorded
- APR 72026 Updated Description added
- JAN 182026 Created Page created: PAF Base Islamabad