Faisalabad International Airport (OPFA)
Large airport · Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Faisalabad International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPFA |
| IATA | LYP |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°21'54" E 72°59'43" 31.36492, 72.99532 |
| Location | Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 8,999 ft (2743 m) | 98 ft | CONC | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 9,324 ft (2842 m) | 150 ft | ASPH | Yes |
Faisalabad International Airport at a glance
Faisalabad International Airport is a large airport in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, known to airline systems as LYP. The field elevation of 591 ft (180 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPFA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03R/21L — offers 9,324 ft (2842 m) of asph surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03R points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPFA 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 Faisalabad International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mushaf Air Base | OPSR | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Rafiqui Air Base | OPRQ | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Allama Iqbal International Airport | OPLA | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | VIAR | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Sialkot International Airport | OPST | 183 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Faisalabad International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 591 ft field elevation of Faisalabad International 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 Faisalabad International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Faisalabad International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Faisalabad International Airport is OPFA, and its IATA code is LYP. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Faisalabad International Airport above sea level?
Faisalabad International Airport sits at an elevation of 591 feet (180 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Faisalabad International Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.3649, 72.9953 — in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mushaf Air Base, about 82 km away.
Does OPFA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPFA 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 Faisalabad International Airport?
Faisalabad International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03R/21L, measures 9,324 ft (2842 m) with a ASPH surface.