PAF Base Lahore (Allama Iqbal International Airport)
Summary
| Operating Country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Location | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Status | ◉ Active |
| Usage | Dual |
| Year built | 1962 |
| Operating Organization | Pakistan Air Force |
Description
PAF Base Lahore is located in the Punjab province, approximately 15 km from the Lahore city center. The installation was established on the site of a three-runway airbase and opened in 1962. In March 2003, the original airport infrastructure was transferred to military control following the transition of civilian operations to a new terminal.
The base utilizes the original airport facilities and operates two parallel runways. The primary runway is capable of hosting aircraft up to the size of the Airbus A380, while the secondary runway supports aircraft up to the Boeing 747-400. Operational capabilities include Instrument Landing System (ILS) Category-II and CAT-IIIB, DVOR, DME, TDME, and NDB.
Fueling services at the installation are provided by Pakistan State Oil, which supplies Jet A-100. The base also maintains category 9 fire fighting and rescue services.
Location & Details
| Coordinates | 31.5214°N, 74.4033°E |
| Elevation | 213 m (699 ft) |
| IATA code | LHE |
| ICAO code | OPLA |
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