Rafiqui Air Base (OPRQ)
Medium airport · Shorkot, Punjab, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Rafiqui Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPRQ |
| Elevation | 492 ft (150 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°45'29" E 72°16'57" 30.75810, 72.28250 |
| Location | Shorkot, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,000 ft (3048 m) | 160 ft | ASPHALT | No |
| 15R/33L | 9,621 ft (2932 m) | 100 ft | ASPHALT | No |
Rafiqui Air Base at a glance
Rafiqui Air Base is a medium airport in Shorkot, Punjab, Pakistan. The field elevation of 492 ft (150 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPRQ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 15/33 — offers 10,000 ft (3048 m) of asphalt surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPRQ 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 Rafiqui Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Faisalabad International Airport | OPFA | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Multan International Airport | OPMT | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Mushaf Air Base | OPSR | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Bahawalpur Airport | OPBW | 166 km (90 NM) |
| Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] | OPDI | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rafiqui Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 492 ft field elevation of Rafiqui Air Base 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 Rafiqui Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Rafiqui Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Rafiqui Air Base is OPRQ, 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 Rafiqui Air Base above sea level?
Rafiqui Air Base sits at an elevation of 492 feet (150 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rafiqui Air Base located?
The airport lies at 30.7581, 72.2825 — in Shorkot, Punjab, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Faisalabad International Airport, about 96 km away.
Does OPRQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPRQ 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 Rafiqui Air Base?
Rafiqui Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 15/33, measures 10,000 ft (3048 m) with a ASPHALT surface.