New Islamabad International Airport / OPIS
General Information
New Islamabad International Airport (OPIS) is the second-busiest airport in Pakistan, located in the capital, Islamabad. It serves as a major hub for domestic and international traffic, particularly to the Middle East, Europe, and North America.
The airport features modern infrastructure and supports wide-body operations including B777 and A330 aircraft.
Key Data
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OPIS |
| Coordinates | 33.5565° N, 72.8341° E |
| Elevation | 1761 ft |
| Transition Level | FL140 |
Runways
| Runway | Length (ft) | Length (m) | Surface | ILS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10R / 28L | 12,001 | 3657 | Asphalt | Yes |
| 10L / 28R | 12,001 | 3657 | Asphalt | Yes |
Frequencies
| Position | Callsign | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| DEL | Islamabad Delivery | 118.550 |
| GND | Islamabad Ground | 130.600 |
| TWR | Islamabad Tower | 122.150 |
| APP | Islamabad Approach | 121.650 |
| CTR | Islamabad Control | 120.750 |
| ATIS | Islamabad Information | 126.200 |
Aprons & Stands
- Terminal Apron (Domestic & International)
- Cargo Apron
- General Aviation Apron
- Remote Apron
Parking
- International: Gates 3–9
- Domestic: Gates 17–25
- Cargo: 29–31
- State: 32–33
Departure Procedures
General
- Start-up includes enroute clearance and SID
- Initial climb typically FL160
- Pushback clearance required separately
Taxi
- Expect holding at J
- Runway crossings require clearance
Takeoff
- Follow SID strictly
- Contact Approach after departure
Transition Altitude
12000 ft
Arrival Procedures
General
- Expect STAR + vectors
- Preferred approach: ILS 28L
Notes
- Maintain speed/altitude restrictions
- Expect sequencing during peak hours
Transition Level
Typically FL140
Pilot Notes
- Check latest AIRAC
- Monitor ATIS
- Expect heavy evening traffic
Summary
OPIS is a modern, high-capacity airport with parallel runway operations and structured ATC flow, especially during peak traffic hours.
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