Saidu Sharif Airport (OPSS)
Medium airport · Saidu Sharif, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Saidu Sharif Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPSS |
| IATA | SDT |
| Elevation | 3,183 ft (970 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°48'49" E 72°21'10" 34.81360, 72.35280 |
| Location | Saidu Sharif, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,745 ft (1751 m) | 151 ft | ASP | No |
Saidu Sharif Airport at a glance
Saidu Sharif Airport is a medium airport in Saidu Sharif, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, known to airline systems as SDT. The field elevation of 3,183 ft (970 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPSS 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, 05/23, offers 5,745 ft (1751 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPSS 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 Saidu Sharif Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Risalpur Air Base | OPRS | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Minhas Air Base | OPMS | 105 km (57 NM) |
| Bacha Khan International Airport | OPPS | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Chitral Airport | OPCH | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Islamabad International Airport | OPIS | 147 km (79 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Saidu Sharif Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,183 ft field elevation of Saidu 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 Saidu Sharif Airport
What is the ICAO code of Saidu Sharif Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Saidu Sharif Airport is OPSS, and its IATA code is SDT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Saidu Sharif Airport above sea level?
Saidu Sharif Airport sits at an elevation of 3,183 feet (970 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Saidu Sharif Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.8136, 72.3528 — in Saidu Sharif, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Risalpur Air Base, about 89 km away.
Does OPSS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPSS 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 Saidu Sharif Airport?
Saidu Sharif Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,745 ft (1751 m) with a ASP surface.