Quetta International Airport (OPQT)
Large airport · Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Quetta International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPQT |
| IATA | UET |
| Elevation | 5,267 ft (1605 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°15'5" E 66°56'16" 30.25140, 66.93780 |
| Location | Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 11,962 ft (3646 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 12,001 ft (3658 m) | 110 ft | ASP | Yes |
Quetta International Airport at a glance
Quetta International Airport is a large airport in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, known to airline systems as UET. The field elevation of 5,267 ft (1605 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPQT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13R/31L — offers 12,001 ft (3658 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPQT 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 Quetta International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport | OAKN | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Shahbaz Air Base | OPJA | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Zhob Airport | OPZB | 271 km (146 NM) |
| Sui Airport | OPSU | 281 km (152 NM) |
| Shamsi Airfield | OP12 | 318 km (172 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Quetta International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,267 ft field elevation of Quetta 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 Quetta International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Quetta International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Quetta International Airport is OPQT, and its IATA code is UET. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Quetta International Airport above sea level?
Quetta International Airport sits at an elevation of 5,267 feet (1605 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Quetta International Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.2514, 66.9378 — in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, about 174 km away.
Does OPQT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPQT 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 Quetta International Airport?
Quetta International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 12,001 ft (3658 m) with a ASP surface.