Zhob Airport

OPZB / PZH

Fort Sandeman, PK

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Zhob Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OPZB
IATA Code: PZH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,728 ft MSL

Location

City: Fort Sandeman
Country: PK
Latitude: 31.358400°
Longitude: 69.463600°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 10/28
Length: 6,001 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

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About Zhob Airport

Overview

Zhob Airport serves the Fort Sandeman region in Pakistan, located at an elevation of 4,728 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides essential aviation infrastructure for the Balochistan province, supporting regional transportation and potential military or civilian operations.

Flying Conditions

The high-elevation airport (4,728 ft MSL) presents challenging atmospheric conditions that pilots must carefully consider during flight planning. Elevation at this altitude can significantly impact aircraft performance, requiring careful calculations for takeoff, landing, and fuel management, particularly during warmer temperatures or with higher gross weights.

Notable Features

Situated at coordinates 31.358400, 69.463600, Zhob Airport features a single runway (10/28) with an asphalt surface measuring 6,001 feet in length. The airport's geographical position in a mountainous region suggests potential for complex terrain-influenced wind patterns and potential turbulence during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

The 6,001-foot asphalt runway (10/28) provides reasonable landing infrastructure for medium-sized aircraft. Pilots should be prepared for potential elevation-related performance considerations and conduct thorough pre-flight planning that accounts for the airport's significant altitude and potential regional meteorological variations.

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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