Peshawar International Airport

OPPS / PEW

Peshawar, PK

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 20 min ago
03:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
0 kt
5 km
Visibility
16,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPPS 040330Z 00000KT 5000 BKN160 18/05 Q1016

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,158 ft
BKN 16,000 ft AGL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
16,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
17,158 ft AMSL

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OPPS 032300Z 0400/0506 05004KT 4000 HZ FEW040 SCT100 TEMPO 0422/0502 VRB02KT 2500 FU FEW100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:50Z BASE
+0h
IFR 50° 4 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PPS
17
35

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
17/35 9,000 ft 150 ft ASP 175°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
175° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OPPS

7,572 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0.6%
MVFR
24.1%
IFR
62.1%
LIFR
13.2%

Peshawar International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 75.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 5.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Calm conditions occur 52.4% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 52.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
4.7%
NE
5.7%
E
0.6%
SE
4.5%
S
12.3%
SW
4.8%
W
1.6%
NW
13.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.9°C
Range: 1°C to 37°C
1°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.9%

Best Months for VFR

February November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 7,572 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Peshawar International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OPPS
IATA Code: PEW
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,158 ft MSL

Location

City: Peshawar
Country: PK
Latitude: 33.993900°
Longitude: 71.514603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 17/35
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 150 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Peshawar International Airport

Overview

Peshawar International Airport serves the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwestern Pakistan. Located at 1,158 feet mean sea level, the airport supports regional and international commercial aviation operations. The single runway (17/35) measures 9,000 feet with an asphalt surface, accommodating medium-sized aircraft.

Flying Conditions

Weather at Peshawar presents significant instrument flight conditions, with 60.2% of observations requiring IFR and 16.9% indicating low IFR conditions. Temperature variations range dramatically from 1°C to 37°C, with an average of 18.5°C. Winds predominantly blow from the northwest at an average of 5.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 40 knots, though calm conditions are observed 57.6% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning in northwestern Pakistan creates unique atmospheric conditions influenced by regional terrain. Runway 17/35 demonstrates extremely favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and a minimal average crosswind of 3 knots. Visibility typically remains excellent, averaging 10 statute miles with rare instances of restricted visibility.

Approach Considerations

November, January, and October represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should anticipate predominant northwest winds and prepare for potential instrument conditions. The runway's significant length and minimal crosswind provide flexible approach options across most meteorological scenarios.

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.