PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) (OPRN)
Medium airport · Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPRN |
| Elevation | 1,668 ft (508 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°37'0" E 73°5'57" 33.61670, 73.09920 |
| Location | Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 10,785 ft (3287 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) at a glance
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) is a medium airport in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan. The field elevation of 1,668 ft (508 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPRN 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, 12/30, offers 10,785 ft (3287 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPRN 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 PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islamabad International Airport | OPIS | 26 km (14 NM) |
| Rawalakot Airport | OPRT | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Minhas Air Base | OPMS | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Mangla Airport | OPMA | 80 km (43 NM) |
| Risalpur Air Base | OPRS | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,668 ft field elevation of PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto 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 PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)
What is the ICAO code of PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)?
The ICAO identifier of PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) is OPRN, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) above sea level?
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) sits at an elevation of 1,668 feet (508 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) located?
The airport lies at 33.6167, 73.0992 — in Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Islamabad International Airport, about 26 km away.
Does OPRN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPRN 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 PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport)?
PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 10,785 ft (3287 m) with a ASP surface.