Bacha Khan International Airport (OPPS)
Large airport · Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Bacha Khan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPPS |
| IATA | PEW |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°59'38" E 71°30'53" 33.99390, 71.51460 |
| Location | Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bacha Khan International Airport at a glance
Bacha Khan International Airport is a large airport in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, known to airline systems as PEW. The field elevation of 1,158 ft (353 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPPS 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, 17/35, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPPS 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 Bacha Khan International Airport
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 | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Minhas Air Base | OPMS | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Jalalabad Airport | OAJL | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Saidu Sharif Airport | OPSS | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Islamabad International Airport | OPIS | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bacha Khan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,158 ft field elevation of Bacha Khan 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 Bacha Khan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bacha Khan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bacha Khan International Airport is OPPS, and its IATA code is PEW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bacha Khan International Airport above sea level?
Bacha Khan International Airport sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet (353 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bacha Khan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.9939, 71.5146 — in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Risalpur Air Base, about 43 km away.
Does OPPS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPPS 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 Bacha Khan International Airport?
Bacha Khan International Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a ASP surface.