Panjgur Airport (OPPG)
Medium airport · Panjgur, Balochistan, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Panjgur Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPPG |
| IATA | PJG |
| Elevation | 3,289 ft (1002 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°57'16" E 64°7'57" 26.95450, 64.13250 |
| Location | Panjgur, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | BIT | No |
Panjgur Airport at a glance
Panjgur Airport is a medium airport in Panjgur, Balochistan, Pakistan, known to airline systems as PJG. The field elevation of 3,289 ft (1002 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPPG 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, 13/31, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of bit surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPPG 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 Panjgur Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shamsi Airfield | OP12 | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Turbat International Airport | OPTU | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Pasni Airport | OPPI | 201 km (109 NM) |
| New Gwadar International Airport | OPGW | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Iranshahr Airport | OIZI | 339 km (183 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Panjgur Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,289 ft field elevation of Panjgur 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 Panjgur Airport
What is the ICAO code of Panjgur Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Panjgur Airport is OPPG, and its IATA code is PJG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Panjgur Airport above sea level?
Panjgur Airport sits at an elevation of 3,289 feet (1002 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Panjgur Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.9545, 64.1325 — in Panjgur, Balochistan, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shamsi Airfield, about 142 km away.
Does OPPG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPPG 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 Panjgur Airport?
Panjgur Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a BIT surface.