Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] (OPDI)
Medium airport · Dera Ismael Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPDI |
| IATA | DSK |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°54'34" E 70°53'48" 31.90940, 70.89660 |
| Location | Dera Ismael Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] at a glance
Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] is a medium airport in Dera Ismael Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, known to airline systems as DSK. The field elevation of 594 ft (181 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPDI 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, 12/30, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPDI 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 Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE]
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mianwali Air Base | OPMI | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Zhob Airport | OPZB | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Mushaf Air Base | OPSR | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Rafiqui Air Base | OPRQ | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Khost International Airport | OAKS | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE]
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 594 ft field elevation of Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] 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 Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE]
What is the ICAO code of Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE]?
The ICAO identifier of Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] is OPDI, and its IATA code is DSK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] above sea level?
Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] located?
The airport lies at 31.9094, 70.8966 — in Dera Ismael Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mianwali Air Base, about 96 km away.
Does OPDI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPDI 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 Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE]?
Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.