Rawalakot Airport (OPRT)
Medium airport · Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Rawalakot Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPRT |
| IATA | RAZ |
| Elevation | 5,479 ft (1670 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°50'59" E 73°47'53" 33.84970, 73.79810 |
| Location | Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,958 ft (902 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Rawalakot Airport at a glance
Rawalakot Airport is a medium airport in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, known to airline systems as RAZ. The field elevation of 5,479 ft (1670 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPRT 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, 01/19, offers 2,958 ft (902 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPRT 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 Rawalakot Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport) | OPRN | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Mangla Airport | OPMA | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Sheikh ul Alam International Airport | VISR | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Islamabad International Airport | OPIS | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Minhas Air Base | OPMS | 129 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rawalakot Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,479 ft field elevation of Rawalakot 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 Rawalakot Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rawalakot Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rawalakot Airport is OPRT, and its IATA code is RAZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rawalakot Airport above sea level?
Rawalakot Airport sits at an elevation of 5,479 feet (1670 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rawalakot Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.8497, 73.7981 — in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is PAF Base Nur Khan (Benazir Bhutto International Airport), about 70 km away.
Does OPRT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPRT 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 Rawalakot Airport?
Rawalakot Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 2,958 ft (902 m) with a ASP surface.