Sehwan Sharif Airport (OPSN)
Medium airport · Sehwan Sharif, Sindh, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Sehwan Sharif Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPSN |
| IATA | SYW |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°28'23" E 67°43'2" 26.47310, 67.71720 |
| Location | Sehwan Sharif, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 6,562 ft (2000 m) | — | CON | No |
Sehwan Sharif Airport at a glance
Sehwan Sharif Airport is a medium airport in Sehwan Sharif, Sindh, Pakistan, known to airline systems as SYW. The field elevation of 121 ft (37 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPSN 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, 17/35, offers 6,562 ft (2000 m) of con surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPSN 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 Sehwan Sharif Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaheed Benazirabad Airport | OPNH | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Moenjodaro Airport | OPMJ | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur | OPSK | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Jinnah International Airport | OPKC | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Faisal Air Base | OPSF | 188 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sehwan Sharif Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 121 ft field elevation of Sehwan Sharif 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 Sehwan Sharif Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sehwan Sharif Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sehwan Sharif Airport is OPSN, and its IATA code is SYW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sehwan Sharif Airport above sea level?
Sehwan Sharif Airport sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sehwan Sharif Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.4731, 67.7172 — in Sehwan Sharif, Sindh, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shaheed Benazirabad Airport, about 73 km away.
Does OPSN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPSN 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 Sehwan Sharif Airport?
Sehwan Sharif Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 6,562 ft (2000 m) with a CON surface.