Shamsi Airfield (OP12)
Medium airport · Washuk, Balochistan, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Shamsi Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OP12 |
| Elevation | 2,524 ft (769 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°50'47" E 65°9'36" 27.84650, 65.16000 |
| Location | Washuk, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 9,120 ft (2780 m) | 99 ft | PEM | No |
Shamsi Airfield at a glance
Shamsi Airfield is a medium airport in Washuk, Balochistan, Pakistan. The field elevation of 2,524 ft (769 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OP12 are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 04/22, offers 9,120 ft (2780 m) of pem surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OP12 shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Shamsi Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Panjgur Airport | OPPG | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Sehwan Sharif Airport | OPSN | 296 km (160 NM) |
| Turbat International Airport | OPTU | 296 km (160 NM) |
| Moenjodaro Airport | OPMJ | 299 km (161 NM) |
| Quetta International Airport | OPQT | 318 km (172 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shamsi Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,524 ft field elevation of Shamsi Airfield can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 39 airports and airfields we list for Pakistan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Shamsi Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Shamsi Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Shamsi Airfield is OP12, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shamsi Airfield above sea level?
Shamsi Airfield sits at an elevation of 2,524 feet (769 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shamsi Airfield located?
The airport lies at 27.8465, 65.1600 — in Washuk, Balochistan, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Panjgur Airport, about 142 km away.
Does OP12 publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OP12 appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Shamsi Airfield?
Shamsi Airfield has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 9,120 ft (2780 m) with a PEM surface.