Mangla Airport (OPMA)
Medium airport · Mangla, Punjab, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Mangla Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPMA |
| IATA | XJM |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°3'0" E 73°38'18" 33.05010, 73.63840 |
| Location | Mangla, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Mangla Airport at a glance
Mangla Airport is a medium airport in Mangla, Punjab, Pakistan, known to airline systems as XJM. The field elevation of 902 ft (275 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPMA 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, 14/32, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPMA 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 Mangla Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) | OPRN | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Sialkot International Airport | OPST | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Rawalakot Airport | OPRT | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Islamabad International Airport | OPIS | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Jammu Airport | VIJU | 119 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mangla Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 902 ft field elevation of Mangla 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 Mangla Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mangla Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mangla Airport is OPMA, and its IATA code is XJM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mangla Airport above sea level?
Mangla Airport sits at an elevation of 902 feet (275 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mangla Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.0501, 73.6384 — in Mangla, Punjab, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport), about 80 km away.
Does OPMA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPMA 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 Mangla Airport?
Mangla Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.