Rafiqui Air Base

OPRQ

Shorkot, PK

Last Updated
Nov 3, 02:30 UTC

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Currently using: OPFA
Weather Source: Faisalabad International Airport (OPFA)
Distance: 52nm / 96km from OPRQ

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
02:30Z
🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
0kt
0°
1.2 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,010
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPFA 030230Z 00000KT 1200 BR NSC 16/14 Q1010 BECMG 1500

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,010 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
994 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (492 ft)
Pressure Alt
587 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 825 ft
ISA Deviation: +2.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OPFA 022300Z 0300/0406 00000KT 3000 BR NSC TX31/0310Z TN16/0301Z TEMPO 0300/0303 00000KT 0800 FG NSC FM030400 18004KT 2500 BR NSC FM030600 23006KT 4000 HZ SCT100 BECMG 0323/0402 00000KT 0800 FG NSC FM030300 VRB04KT 3000 BR NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:38Z BASE
+0h
IFR
Visibility: 3 km
Mist
04:00Z FM030400
+2h
IFR 180° 4kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Mist
06:00Z FM030600
+4h
IFR 230° 6kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze
03:00Z FM030300
+1h
IFR VRB 4kt
Visibility: 3 km
Mist

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
PRQ
15
33
15R
33L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
15/33 10,000 ft 160 ft ASPHALT 150°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
150° angle
15R/33L 9,621 ft 100 ft ASPHALT 150°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rafiqui Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OPRQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 492 ft MSL

Location

City: Shorkot
Country: PK
Latitude: 30.758101°
Longitude: 72.282501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-5

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 160 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No
Runway 15R/33L
Length: 9,621 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No

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About Rafiqui Air Base

Rafiqui Air Base (OPRQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Shorkot, PK. The facility operates at an elevation of 492 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (15/33, 15R/33L) with ASPHALT surface . Weather services provide regular METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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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Density Altitude 492ft, 16°C, 29.83"
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