Risalpur Air Base (OPRS)
Medium airport · Risalpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Risalpur Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPRS |
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°4'52" E 71°58'21" 34.08110, 71.97260 |
| Location | Risalpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09L/27R | 5,840 ft (1780 m) | 164 ft | ASP | No |
| 09R/27L | 9,085 ft (2769 m) | 164 ft | ASP | Yes |
Risalpur Air Base at a glance
Risalpur Air Base is a medium airport in Risalpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The field elevation of 1,050 ft (320 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPRS 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 — 09R/27L — offers 9,085 ft (2769 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09R points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPRS 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 Risalpur Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bacha Khan International Airport | OPPS | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Minhas Air Base | OPMS | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Saidu Sharif Airport | OPSS | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Islamabad International Airport | OPIS | 99 km (53 NM) |
| PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) | OPRN | 116 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Risalpur Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,050 ft field elevation of Risalpur 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 Risalpur Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Risalpur Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Risalpur Air Base is OPRS, 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 Risalpur Air Base above sea level?
Risalpur Air Base sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Risalpur Air Base located?
The airport lies at 34.0811, 71.9726 — in Risalpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bacha Khan International Airport, about 43 km away.
Does OPRS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPRS 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 Risalpur Air Base?
Risalpur Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 09R/27L, measures 9,085 ft (2769 m) with a ASP surface.