Peshawar International Airport

OPPS / PEW

Peshawar, PK

Last Updated
Jun 2, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 11 min ago
17:00Z

☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
20 kt
310°
4 km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPPS 021700Z 31020KT 4000 TS FEW030CB SCT040 BKN100 26/14 Q1005

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,158 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
4,158 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,158 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,158 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

IFR

Peshawar International Airport is currently reporting instrument flight rules (IFR) conditions with broken clouds at 10,000 feet and 4 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 20 knots. Runway 35 is favored with a 15-knot headwind and 13-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is reduced to 4 km. IFR conditions prevail and an instrument clearance is required for operations in controlled airspace. The ceiling is 10000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating relatively dry conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Haze, Light Thunderstorm Rain, Duststorm, Light Thunderstorm Rain. There is a 40% probability of IFR conditions with Light Thunderstorm Rain between 12:00Z and 17:00Z. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Duststorm, Light Thunderstorm Rain between 08:00Z and 13:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are required. Verify that destination and alternate approach minimums are above current and forecast conditions.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OPPS 021100Z 0212/0318 05006KT 5000 HZ FEW060 SCT1000 PROB40 TEMPO 0212/0217 23010G20KT 3000 -TSRA FEW030CB SCT050 BKN100 TEMPO 0308/0313 31015G25KT 3000 DS -TSRA FEW025CB SCT040 BKN080
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
17:10Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 50° 6 kt
Visibility: 5 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
Active: 35
9,000 ft 150 ft ASP 175°
15.3 kt 12.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OPPS

11,703 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
2%
MVFR
42%
IFR
47.3%
LIFR
8.7%

Peshawar International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 56% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 6.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 46 knots. Calm conditions occur 36% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are April, March, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 46 kt
Calm Winds: 36%
Direction Distribution:
E
0.9%
N
5.2%
S
12.8%
W
2.6%
NE
7.5%
NW
17%
SE
7.9%
SW
10.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.3°C
Range: 1°C to 41°C
1°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

April March May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17/35
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.9 kt

Statistics computed from 11,703 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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

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.