Zhob Airport (OPZB)
Medium airport · Fort Sandeman, Balochistan, Pakistan
Airport data
| Name | Zhob Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPZB |
| IATA | PZH |
| Elevation | 4,728 ft (1441 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°21'30" E 69°27'49" 31.35840, 69.46360 |
| Location | Fort Sandeman, Balochistan, Pakistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,001 ft (1829 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Zhob Airport at a glance
Zhob Airport is a medium airport in Fort Sandeman, Balochistan, Pakistan, known to airline systems as PZH. The field elevation of 4,728 ft (1441 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OPZB 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, 10/28, offers 6,001 ft (1829 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OPZB 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 Zhob Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] | OPDI | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Dera Ghazi Khan Airport | OPDG | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Khost International Airport | OAKS | 217 km (117 NM) |
| Multan International Airport | OPMT | 227 km (123 NM) |
| Mianwali Air Base | OPMI | 240 km (130 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zhob Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,728 ft field elevation of Zhob 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 Zhob Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zhob Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zhob Airport is OPZB, and its IATA code is PZH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zhob Airport above sea level?
Zhob Airport sits at an elevation of 4,728 feet (1441 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zhob Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.3584, 69.4636 — in Fort Sandeman, Balochistan, Pakistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE], about 149 km away.
Does OPZB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OPZB 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 Zhob Airport?
Zhob Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,001 ft (1829 m) with a ASP surface.