Multan International Airport (OPMT)
Large airport · Multan, Punjab, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Multan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPMT |
| IATA | MUX |
| Elevation | 403 ft (123 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°12'12" E 71°25'9" 30.20320, 71.41910 |
| Location | Multan, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 12,353 ft (3765 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Multan International Airport at a glance
Multan International Airport is a large airport in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan, known to airline systems as MUX. The field elevation of 403 ft (123 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPMT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 12,353 ft (3765 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPMT 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 Multan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dera Ghazi Khan Airport | OPDG | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Bahawalpur Airport | OPBW | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Rafiqui Air Base | OPRQ | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] | OPDI | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Faisalabad International Airport | OPFA | 198 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Multan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 403 ft field elevation of Multan 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 Multan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Multan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Multan International Airport is OPMT, and its IATA code is MUX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Multan International Airport above sea level?
Multan International Airport sits at an elevation of 403 feet (123 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Multan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.2032, 71.4191 — in Multan, Punjab, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dera Ghazi Khan Airport, about 94 km away.
Does OPMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPMT 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 Multan International Airport?
Multan International Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 12,353 ft (3765 m) with a ASP surface.