Dera Ghazi Khan Airport

OPDG / DEA

Dera Ghazi Khan, PK

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

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Currently using: OPMT
Weather Source: Multan International Airport (OPMT)
Distance: 51nm / 94km from OPDG

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 41 min ago
19:30Z
🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 19°C
2 kt
180°
4 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPMT 041930Z 18002KT 4000 FU NSC 26/19 Q1011 NOSIG
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
995 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (492 ft)
Pressure Alt
560 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,998 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OPMT 041700Z 0418/0524 23005KT 4000 FU NSC TX35/0510Z TN18/0501Z PROB30 TEMPO 0501/0504 00000KT 1500 BR NSC TEMPO 0504/0507 00000KT 2500 FU NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
20:11Z BASE
+0h
IFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Smoke
01:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+5h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.5 km
Mist
04:00Z TEMPO
+8h
IFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Smoke

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
PDG
18 ✈️
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18/36
Active: 18
 6,499 ft 98 ft ASP 180°
↑ 2.0 kt • ↔ 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Dera Ghazi Khan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OPDG
IATA Code: DEA
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 492 ft MSL

Location

City: Dera Ghazi Khan
Country: PK
Latitude: 29.961000°
Longitude: 70.485901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 6,499 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
180°@2kt
Density Alt
492ft, 26°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

OPMT IFR
Multan International Airport
51nm
94km
OPBW N/A
Bahawalpur Airport
74nm
137km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Dera Ghazi Khan Airport

Overview

Dera Ghazi Khan Airport serves the urban center of Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjab, Pakistan, positioned at coordinates 29.961000, 70.485901. As a medium-sized airport situated at 492 feet above mean sea level, it provides critical transportation infrastructure for the southern Punjab region. The airport facilitates regional and potentially some commercial aviation operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 492 feet MSL suggests a relatively low-altitude environment typical of the Punjab plains. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations and local wind patterns characteristic of the region's semi-arid climate. Temperature and wind conditions can significantly impact aircraft performance, particularly during summer months.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (18/36) with an asphalt surface measuring 6,499 feet in length. Its geographic positioning in southern Punjab indicates potential exposure to varied terrain characteristics, including flat plains and potential thermal turbulence. The runway orientation suggests flexibility for different wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18/36's substantial length of 6,499 feet provides adequate landing and takeoff capabilities for medium-sized aircraft. Pilots should prepare for potential crosswind scenarios given the runway's north-south alignment. Standard instrument approach procedures and local meteorological conditions will be critical factors in safe navigation.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

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Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.