PAF Base Minhas
PAF Base Minhas (ICAO OPMS) is an active military air base in Pakistan, operated by the Pakistan Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 3,033 m). Home to the 33 Tactical Wing, the 3 AEW&C Squadron "Angels", the 15 MR Squadron "Cobras", the 16 MR Squadron "Black Panthers" and 1 other unit, flying J-10 Vigorous Dragon, JF-17 Thunder, SA316 Alouette III.
Facility Details
| Operating Country | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Location | 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Status | Active |
| Usage | Military only |
| Year built | 1942 |
| Operating Organization | Pakistan Air Force |
| Units & aircraft |
33 Tactical Wing3 AEW&C Squadron "Angels"15 MR Squadron "Cobras" · J-10 Vigorous Dragon16 MR Squadron "Black Panthers" · JF-17 Thunder87 Combat Support Squadron "Dragonflies" · SA316 Alouette III
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| Coordinates | 33.8689°N, 72.4008°E |
| Elevation | 312 m (1,024 ft) |
| IATA code | ATG |
| ICAO code | OPMS |
| Runways |
12R/30L (main) · 3,033 m (9,951 ft) · Concrete12L/30R (secondary) · 3,020 m (9,908 ft) · Asphalt
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| Website | www.paf.gov.pk |
Description
PAF Base Minhas is located in the Attock District of Punjab, Pakistan. Established in 1942 by the British Raj, the facility underwent modernization by the Pakistan Air Force in 1984. The base is named in honor of Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas. It has supported military operations during the Soviet–Afghan War, Operation Sentinel, the War on Terror, and Operation Swift Retort.
The installation is operated by the Pakistan Air Force under Northern Air Command. It houses the 33 Tactical Wing, which includes No. 3 AEW&C Squadron, No. 15 MR Squadron, No. 16 MR Squadron, and No. 87 Combat Support Squadron.
Infrastructure at the base includes the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, which manufactures JF-17 Thunder, MFI-17 Mushshak, and Hongdu JL-8 aircraft. The complex also functions as a rebuild facility for Dassault Mirage and Chengdu F-7 platforms. Additional facilities located on the base include the Air University Kamra Campus and NASTP Kamra. The base operates squadrons of JF-17 multirole fighters and Saab 2000 Erieye airborne early warning and control aircraft.
- AUG 212026 Updated Recorded the units operating 3 of the based aircraft types
- AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: J-10 Vigorous Dragon, JF-17 Thunder, SA316 Alouette III
- AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
- APR 72026 Updated Description added
- JAN 182026 Created Page created: PAF Base Minhas