Moenjodaro Airport (OPMJ)
Medium airport · Moenjodaro, Sindh, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Moenjodaro Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPMJ |
| IATA | MJD |
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°20'7" E 68°8'35" 27.33520, 68.14310 |
| Location | Moenjodaro, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,512 ft (1985 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Moenjodaro Airport at a glance
Moenjodaro Airport is a medium airport in Moenjodaro, Sindh, Pakistan, known to airline systems as MJD. The field elevation of 154 ft (47 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPMJ 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, 08/26, offers 6,512 ft (1985 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPMJ 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 Moenjodaro Airport
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 | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Sehwan Sharif Airport | OPSN | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Shahbaz Air Base | OPJA | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Shaheed Benazirabad Airport | OPNH | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Sui Airport | OPSU | 178 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Moenjodaro Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 154 ft field elevation of Moenjodaro 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 Moenjodaro Airport
What is the ICAO code of Moenjodaro Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Moenjodaro Airport is OPMJ, and its IATA code is MJD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Moenjodaro Airport above sea level?
Moenjodaro Airport sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Moenjodaro Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.3352, 68.1431 — in Moenjodaro, Sindh, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur, about 77 km away.
Does OPMJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPMJ 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 Moenjodaro Airport?
Moenjodaro Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 6,512 ft (1985 m) with a ASP surface.