Jinnah International Airport (OPKC)
Large airport · Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Jinnah International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPKC |
| IATA | KHI |
| Elevation | 100 ft (30 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 24°54'23" E 67°9'39" 24.90650, 67.16080 |
| Location | Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07L/25R | 10,500 ft (3200 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
| 07R/25L | 11,155 ft (3400 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
Jinnah International Airport at a glance
Jinnah International Airport is a large airport in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, known to airline systems as KHI. The field elevation of 100 ft (30 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPKC 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 — 07R/25L — offers 11,155 ft (3400 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07R points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPKC 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 Jinnah International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faisal Air Base | OPSF | 6 km (3 NM) |
| Masroor Air Base | OPMR | 22 km (12 NM) |
| Sehwan Sharif Airport | OPSN | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Shaheed Benazirabad Airport | OPNH | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Moenjodaro Airport | OPMJ | 287 km (155 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jinnah International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 100 ft field elevation of Jinnah 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 Jinnah International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jinnah International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jinnah International Airport is OPKC, and its IATA code is KHI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jinnah International Airport above sea level?
Jinnah International Airport sits at an elevation of 100 feet (30 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jinnah International Airport located?
The airport lies at 24.9065, 67.1608 — in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Faisal Air Base, about 6 km away.
Does OPKC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPKC 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 Jinnah International Airport?
Jinnah International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 07R/25L, measures 11,155 ft (3400 m) with a CON surface.