Sialkot International Airport (OPST)
Large airport · Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Sialkot International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPST |
| IATA | SKT |
| Elevation | 837 ft (255 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°32'9" E 74°21'53" 32.53594, 74.36462 |
| Location | Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22L/04R | 11,811 ft (3600 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sialkot International Airport at a glance
Sialkot International Airport is a large airport in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan, known to airline systems as SKT. The field elevation of 837 ft (255 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPST 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, 22L/04R, offers 11,811 ft (3600 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 22L points roughly 220° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPST 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 Sialkot International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu Airport | VIJU | 47 km (25 NM) |
| Udhampur Air Force Station | VIUX | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Mangla Airport | OPMA | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | VIAR | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Allama Iqbal International Airport | OPLA | 113 km (61 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sialkot International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 837 ft field elevation of Sialkot International 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 Sialkot International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sialkot International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sialkot International Airport is OPST, and its IATA code is SKT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sialkot International Airport above sea level?
Sialkot International Airport sits at an elevation of 837 feet (255 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sialkot International Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.5359, 74.3646 — in Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jammu Airport, about 47 km away.
Does OPST publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPST 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 Sialkot International Airport?
Sialkot International Airport has one runway. The longest, 22L/04R, measures 11,811 ft (3600 m) with a ASP surface.