Shaheed Benazirabad Airport (OPNH)
Medium airport · Nawabashah, Sindh, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Shaheed Benazirabad Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPNH |
| IATA | WNS |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°13'10" E 68°23'24" 26.21940, 68.39010 |
| Location | Nawabashah, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 8,999 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Shaheed Benazirabad Airport at a glance
Shaheed Benazirabad Airport is a medium airport in Nawabashah, Sindh, Pakistan, known to airline systems as WNS. The field elevation of 95 ft (29 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPNH 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, 02/20, offers 8,999 ft (2743 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 02 points roughly 20° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPNH 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 Shaheed Benazirabad Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sehwan Sharif Airport | OPSN | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Moenjodaro Airport | OPMJ | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur | OPSK | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Jinnah International Airport | OPKC | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Faisal Air Base | OPSF | 197 km (106 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shaheed Benazirabad Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 95 ft field elevation of Shaheed Benazirabad 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 Shaheed Benazirabad Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shaheed Benazirabad Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shaheed Benazirabad Airport is OPNH, and its IATA code is WNS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shaheed Benazirabad Airport above sea level?
Shaheed Benazirabad Airport sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shaheed Benazirabad Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.2194, 68.3901 — in Nawabashah, Sindh, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sehwan Sharif Airport, about 73 km away.
Does OPNH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPNH 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 Shaheed Benazirabad Airport?
Shaheed Benazirabad Airport has one runway. The longest, 02/20, measures 8,999 ft (2743 m) with a CON surface.