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PAF Base Rahimyar Khan (Sheikh Zayed International Airport)

PAF Base Rahimyar Khan (also Sheikh Zayed International Airport; ICAO OPRK) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Pakistan, operated by the Pakistan Airports Authority. It has 1 runway (3,000 m).

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Location🇵🇰 Pakistan
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1993
Operating OrganizationPakistan Airports Authority
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates28.3853°N, 70.2797°E
Elevation83 m (272 ft)
IATA codeRYK
ICAO codeOPRK
Runways
01/19 · 3,000 m (9,843 ft) · Asphalt
Websitepaa.gov.pk
Map
Map of PAF Base Rahimyar Khan
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  2. 176 km PAF Base Bahawalpur
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  4. 179 km PAF Base Shahbaz
  5. 230 km PAF Base Multan
  6. 237 km Phalodi AFS · 🇮🇳 India
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Operating forces
🇵🇰 Pakistan Pakistan Air Force
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Description

Sheikh Zayed International Airport, also known as Rahim Yar Khan Airport, is located in the Rahim Yar Khan District of Punjab province, Pakistan. The facility was established in 1993. Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan funded the construction of the airport and the road to his palace in Rahim Yar Khan.

The GoP Aviation Division owns the facility, and the Pakistan Airports Authority serves as the operator. Infrastructure at the site includes a Royal Lounge and an apron area.

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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 Rahimyar Khan