Shahbaz Air Base (OPJA)
Medium airport · Jacobabad, Sindh, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Shahbaz Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPJA |
| IATA | JAG |
| Elevation | 185 ft (56 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°17'3" E 68°26'59" 28.28420, 68.44970 |
| Location | Jacobabad, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,040 ft (3060 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 15L/33R | 10,081 ft (3073 m) | 80 ft | ASP | No |
Shahbaz Air Base at a glance
Shahbaz Air Base is a medium airport in Jacobabad, Sindh, Pakistan, known to airline systems as JAG. The field elevation of 185 ft (56 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPJA are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15L/33R — offers 10,081 ft (3073 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15L points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPJA 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 Shahbaz Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur | OPSK | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Sui Airport | OPSU | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Moenjodaro Airport | OPMJ | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Shaikh Zaid Airport | OPRK | 179 km (97 NM) |
| Sehwan Sharif Airport | OPSN | 214 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shahbaz Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 185 ft field elevation of Shahbaz Air Base 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 Shahbaz Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Shahbaz Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Shahbaz Air Base is OPJA, and its IATA code is JAG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shahbaz Air Base above sea level?
Shahbaz Air Base sits at an elevation of 185 feet (56 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shahbaz Air Base located?
The airport lies at 28.2842, 68.4497 — in Jacobabad, Sindh, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur, about 71 km away.
Does OPJA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPJA 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 Shahbaz Air Base?
Shahbaz Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 15L/33R, measures 10,081 ft (3073 m) with a ASP surface.