Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur (OPSK)
Medium airport · Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPSK |
| IATA | SKZ |
| Elevation | 196 ft (60 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°43'19" E 68°47'30" 27.72200, 68.79170 |
| Location | Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,000 ft (2743 m) | 98 ft | ASP | Yes |
Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur at a glance
Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur is a medium airport in Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan, known to airline systems as SKZ. The field elevation of 196 ft (60 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPSK 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, 14/32, offers 9,000 ft (2743 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPSK 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 Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shahbaz Air Base | OPJA | 71 km (38 NM) |
| Moenjodaro Airport | OPMJ | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Sui Airport | OPSU | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Shaikh Zaid Airport | OPRK | 164 km (89 NM) |
| Shaheed Benazirabad Airport | OPNH | 172 km (93 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 196 ft field elevation of Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur 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 Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur
What is the ICAO code of Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur?
The ICAO identifier of Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur is OPSK, and its IATA code is SKZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur above sea level?
Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur sits at an elevation of 196 feet (60 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur located?
The airport lies at 27.7220, 68.7917 — in Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shahbaz Air Base, about 71 km away.
Does OPSK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPSK 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 Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur?
Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,000 ft (2743 m) with a ASP surface.