Multan International Airport

OPMT / MUX

Multan, PK

Last Updated
Mar 4, 21:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 58 min ago
21:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
0 kt
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPMT 042130Z 00000KT 4000 FU NSC 23/17 Q1011 NOSIG
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (403 ft)
Pressure Alt
471 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,528 ft
ISA Deviation: +8.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
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)
22:28Z BASE
+0h
IFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Smoke
01:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+3h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.5 km
Mist
04:00Z TEMPO
+6h
IFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Smoke

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PMT
18
36

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
18/36 9,046 ft 98 ft ASP 183°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
177° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OPMT

7,727 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0.1%
MVFR
6.4%
IFR
63.9%
LIFR
29.5%

Multan International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0.1% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 93.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SW averaging 6.4 knots. Calm conditions occur 72.6% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SW (225°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 18 kt
Calm Winds: 72.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
1.7%
NE
4.9%
E
0.8%
SE
1.2%
S
4.4%
SW
12.4%
W
1.4%
NW
0.7%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.1°C
Range: 1°C to 38°C
1°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.1%

Best Months for VFR

January October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18/36
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 7,727 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Multan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OPMT
IATA Code: MUX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 403 ft MSL

Location

City: Multan
Country: PK
Latitude: 30.203199°
Longitude: 71.419098°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 18/36
Length: 9,046 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Multan International Airport

Overview

Multan International Airport serves as a key aviation facility in southern Punjab, Pakistan. Located at 30.203199, 71.419098 with an elevation of 403 ft MSL, the airport provides critical transportation infrastructure for the Multan metropolitan area. The airport features a single runway (18/36) measuring 9,046 feet with an asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly challenging instrument meteorological conditions, with 59.3% IFR and 35.7% LIFR conditions reported historically. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from 1°C to 38°C with an average of 20.5°C. Wind patterns are predominantly southwestern at 225°, with an average speed of 6.6 knots and maximum gusts reaching 18 knots.

Notable Features

Multan International Airport demonstrates remarkably stable wind conditions, with calm periods occurring 72.1% of the time. The single runway (18/36) has favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and an average crosswind of only 4.3 knots. October, January, and September consistently offer the most favorable visual flight conditions.

Approach Considerations

Pilots should anticipate predominantly instrument flight conditions throughout the year, with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. Minimal fog occurrence (9.3%) provides some predictability for approach planning. The runway's wind characteristics and substantial 9,046-foot length offer flexible operational capabilities for most aircraft types.

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.

Official Data Sources

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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.