Bahawalpur Airport (OPBW)
Medium airport · Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Bahawalpur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPBW |
| IATA | BHV |
| Elevation | 392 ft (119 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°20'53" E 71°43'5" 29.34810, 71.71800 |
| Location | Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,345 ft (2848 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Bahawalpur Airport at a glance
Bahawalpur Airport is a medium airport in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan, known to airline systems as BHV. The field elevation of 392 ft (119 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPBW are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 08/26, offers 9,345 ft (2848 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPBW 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 Bahawalpur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Multan International Airport | OPMT | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Dera Ghazi Khan Airport | OPDG | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Rafiqui Air Base | OPRQ | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Shaikh Zaid Airport | OPRK | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Nal Airport | VIBK | 203 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bahawalpur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 392 ft field elevation of Bahawalpur Airport 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 Bahawalpur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bahawalpur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bahawalpur Airport is OPBW, and its IATA code is BHV. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bahawalpur Airport above sea level?
Bahawalpur Airport sits at an elevation of 392 feet (119 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bahawalpur Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.3481, 71.7180 — in Bahawalpur, Punjab, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Multan International Airport, about 99 km away.
Does OPBW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPBW 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 Bahawalpur Airport?
Bahawalpur Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,345 ft (2848 m) with a ASP surface.