Sui Airport (OPSU)
Medium airport · Sui, Balochistan, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Sui Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPSU |
| IATA | SUL |
| Elevation | 763 ft (233 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°38'42" E 69°10'37" 28.64510, 69.17690 |
| Location | Sui, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 4,975 ft (1516 m) | 150 ft | SAN | No |
| 01L/19R | 6,000 ft (1829 m) | 100 ft | ASP | No |
Sui Airport at a glance
Sui Airport is a medium airport in Sui, Balochistan, Pakistan, known to airline systems as SUL. The field elevation of 763 ft (233 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPSU are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01L/19R — offers 6,000 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPSU 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 Sui Airport
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 | 82 km (44 NM) |
| Begum Nusrat Bhutto International Airport Sukkur | OPSK | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Shaikh Zaid Airport | OPRK | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Moenjodaro Airport | OPMJ | 178 km (96 NM) |
| Dera Ghazi Khan Airport | OPDG | 194 km (105 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sui Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 763 ft field elevation of Sui 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 Sui Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sui Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sui Airport is OPSU, and its IATA code is SUL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sui Airport above sea level?
Sui Airport sits at an elevation of 763 feet (233 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sui Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.6451, 69.1769 — in Sui, Balochistan, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shahbaz Air Base, about 82 km away.
Does OPSU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPSU 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 Sui Airport?
Sui Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 6,000 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.