Minhas Air Base (OPMS)
Medium airport · Kamra, Punjab, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Minhas Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPMS |
| IATA | ATG |
| Elevation | 1,023 ft (312 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°52'9" E 72°24'3" 33.86910, 72.40090 |
| Location | Kamra, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,950 ft (3033 m) | 165 ft | ASP | No |
Minhas Air Base at a glance
Minhas Air Base is a medium airport in Kamra, Punjab, Pakistan, known to airline systems as ATG. The field elevation of 1,023 ft (312 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPMS 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, 12/30, offers 9,950 ft (3033 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPMS 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 Minhas Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Risalpur Air Base | OPRS | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Islamabad International Airport | OPIS | 53 km (29 NM) |
| PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) | OPRN | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Bacha Khan International Airport | OPPS | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Saidu Sharif Airport | OPSS | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Minhas Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,023 ft field elevation of Minhas 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 Minhas Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Minhas Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Minhas Air Base is OPMS, and its IATA code is ATG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Minhas Air Base above sea level?
Minhas Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,023 feet (312 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Minhas Air Base located?
The airport lies at 33.8691, 72.4009 — in Kamra, Punjab, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Risalpur Air Base, about 46 km away.
Does OPMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPMS 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 Minhas Air Base?
Minhas Air Base has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,950 ft (3033 m) with a ASP surface.