Shaikh Zaid Airport (OPRK)
Medium airport · Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Shaikh Zaid Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPRK |
| IATA | RYK |
| Elevation | 271 ft (83 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°23'2" E 70°16'47" 28.38390, 70.27960 |
| Location | Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 9,842 ft (3000 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shaikh Zaid Airport at a glance
Shaikh Zaid Airport is a medium airport in Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan, known to airline systems as RYK. The field elevation of 271 ft (83 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPRK 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, 01/19, offers 9,842 ft (3000 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPRK 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 Shaikh Zaid Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sui Airport | OPSU | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur | OPSK | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Jaisalmer Airport | VIJR | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Bahawalpur Airport | OPBW | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Dera Ghazi Khan Airport | OPDG | 177 km (96 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shaikh Zaid Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 271 ft field elevation of Shaikh Zaid 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 Shaikh Zaid Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shaikh Zaid Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shaikh Zaid Airport is OPRK, and its IATA code is RYK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shaikh Zaid Airport above sea level?
Shaikh Zaid Airport sits at an elevation of 271 feet (83 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shaikh Zaid Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.3839, 70.2796 — in Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sui Airport, about 112 km away.
Does OPRK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPRK 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 Shaikh Zaid Airport?
Shaikh Zaid Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 9,842 ft (3000 m) with a ASP surface.