Gilgit Airport (OPGT)
Medium airport · Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Gilgit Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPGT |
| IATA | GIL |
| Elevation | 4,796 ft (1462 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°55'8" E 74°20'1" 35.91880, 74.33360 |
| Location | Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 5,400 ft (1646 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
| 09/27 | 983 ft (300 m) | 49 ft | CON | No |
Gilgit Airport at a glance
Gilgit Airport is a medium airport in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, known to airline systems as GIL. The field elevation of 4,796 ft (1462 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPGT 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 — 07/25 — offers 5,400 ft (1646 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPGT 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 Gilgit Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Skardu International Airport | OPSD | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport | ZWTK | 212 km (114 NM) |
| Saidu Sharif Airport | OPSS | 218 km (118 NM) |
| Sheikh ul Alam International Airport | VISR | 219 km (118 NM) |
| Chitral Airport | OPCH | 228 km (123 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gilgit Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,796 ft field elevation of Gilgit 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 Gilgit Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gilgit Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gilgit Airport is OPGT, and its IATA code is GIL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gilgit Airport above sea level?
Gilgit Airport sits at an elevation of 4,796 feet (1462 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gilgit Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.9188, 74.3336 — in Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Skardu International Airport, about 127 km away.
Does OPGT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPGT 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 Gilgit Airport?
Gilgit Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07/25, measures 5,400 ft (1646 m) with a ASP surface.