Parachinar Airport

OPPC / PAJ

Parachinar, PK

Last Updated
Mar 6, 08:30Z

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Currently using: OPPS
Weather Source: Peshawar International Airport (OPPS)
Distance: 72nm / 133km from OPPC

Current Weather

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Fresh 10 min ago
08:30Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
31°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
6 kt
50°
5 km
Visibility
20,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPPS 060830Z 05006KT 5000 FEW100 BKN200 31/09 Q1011

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,800 ft
FEW 10,000 ft AGL
BKN 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
15,800 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
25,800 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OPPS 060500Z 0606/0712 05006KT 5000 FU FEW080 SCT120 TEMPO 0609/0614 23010G20KT 3000 VCTS FEW050TCU BKN080 OVC100 TEMPO 0709/0712 27008G18KT 2500 -TSRA EFW040CB BKN070 OVC080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
08:39Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 6 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Smoke
09:00Z TEMPO
+1h
IFR 230° 10 kt
Visibility: 3 km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PPC
16 ✈️
34

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 16/34
Active: 16
3,999 ft 0 ft UNK
2.1 kt 5.6 kt
110° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Parachinar Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OPPC
IATA Code: PAJ
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,800 ft MSL

Location

City: Parachinar
Country: PK
Latitude: 33.902100°
Longitude: 70.071602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 16/34
Length: 3,999 ft
Width: 0 ft
Surface: UNK
ILS: No

About Parachinar Airport

Parachinar Airport (OPPC/PAJ) is located in Parachinar, PK at an elevation of 5,800 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (16/34), with the longest at 3,999 feet.

Airport Overview

Parachinar Airport serves Parachinar in PK. As a smaller airfield, services may be limited. Pilots should verify fuel availability and operating hours before arrival. The airport features 1 runway (16/34) with unk surface. The longest runway measures 3,999 feet, adequate for light general aviation aircraft.

Elevation Considerations

At 5800 feet MSL, density altitude is an important consideration for flight planning, particularly during summer months. Performance calculations should account for the reduced air density at this elevation.

Flight Planning

For current NOTAMs and operational information, consult the local aviation authority publications. Weather data including METAR and TAF reports are typically available from nearby reporting stations if not directly from this airport. Before flight, verify current conditions through official channels and check appropriate aeronautical charts for the latest aeronautical information.

Weather Information

When METAR observations are not available directly from OPPC, pilots can reference weather from nearby airports shown above. Consider distance and terrain differences when using alternate weather sources. For official flight planning, always use approved weather briefing services.

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.