Mianwali Air Base (OPMI)
Medium airport · Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Mianwali Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPMI |
| IATA | MWD |
| Elevation | 690 ft (210 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°33'47" E 71°34'15" 32.56310, 71.57070 |
| Location | Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 10,348 ft (3154 m) | 97 ft | ASP | No |
| 06R/24L | 10,161 ft (3097 m) | 156 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mianwali Air Base at a glance
Mianwali Air Base is a medium airport in Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan, known to airline systems as MWD. The field elevation of 690 ft (210 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPMI 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 — 06L/24R — offers 10,348 ft (3154 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06L points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPMI 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 Mianwali Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] | OPDI | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Mushaf Air Base | OPSR | 118 km (64 NM) |
| Bacha Khan International Airport | OPPS | 159 km (86 NM) |
| Islamabad International Airport | OPIS | 160 km (86 NM) |
| Minhas Air Base | OPMS | 164 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mianwali Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 690 ft field elevation of Mianwali 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 Mianwali Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Mianwali Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Mianwali Air Base is OPMI, and its IATA code is MWD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mianwali Air Base above sea level?
Mianwali Air Base sits at an elevation of 690 feet (210 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mianwali Air Base located?
The airport lies at 32.5631, 71.5707 — in Mianwali, Punjab, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE], about 96 km away.
Does OPMI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPMI 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 Mianwali Air Base?
Mianwali Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 06L/24R, measures 10,348 ft (3154 m) with a ASP surface.