Bahawalpur Airport

OPBW / BHV

Bahawalpur, PK

Last Updated
Mar 4, 20:30Z

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Currently using: OPMT
Weather Source: Multan International Airport (OPMT)
Distance: 54nm / 99km from OPBW

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 57 min ago
20:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
0 kt
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1011 hPa
QNH
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Raw METAR

METAR OPMT 042030Z 00000KT 4000 FU NSC 25/17 Q1011 NOSIG
QNH
1011 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
998 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (392 ft)
Pressure Alt
460 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,754 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.8°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OPMT 041700Z 0418/0524 23005KT 4000 FU NSC TX35/0510Z TN18/0501Z PROB30 TEMPO 0501/0504 00000KT 1500 BR NSC TEMPO 0504/0507 00000KT 2500 FU NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:26Z BASE
+0h
IFR 230° 5 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Smoke
01:00Z PROB30 TEMPO
+4h
LIFR
Visibility: 1.5 km
Mist
04:00Z TEMPO
+7h
IFR
Visibility: 2.5 km
Smoke

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PBW
08
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
08/26 9,345 ft 98 ft ASP 78°
0.0 kt 0.0 kt
78° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Bahawalpur Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OPBW
IATA Code: BHV
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 392 ft MSL

Location

City: Bahawalpur
Country: PK
Latitude: 29.348101°
Longitude: 71.718002°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,345 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bahawalpur Airport

Overview

Bahawalpur Airport serves the urban center of Bahawalpur in Punjab, Pakistan, functioning as a medium-sized regional airport. Located at coordinates 29.348101, 71.718002, the airport sits at an elevation of 392 feet above mean sea level, providing critical aviation infrastructure for the southern Punjab region.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation and inland location suggest a continental climate with potential for significant temperature variations between seasons. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal variations that could impact aircraft performance, particularly during summer months when temperatures in this region can be quite high.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (08/26) with an impressive length of 9,345 feet constructed with asphalt surface. Its substantial runway length provides operational flexibility for a variety of aircraft types, accommodating medium-sized commercial and potential military aviation requirements.

Approach Considerations

Runway 08/26's orientation suggests potential crosswind considerations, with winds potentially approaching from east-west directions. Pilots should conduct standard terrain and wind assessments during pre-flight planning, paying particular attention to the runway's substantial 9,345-foot length which provides significant operational margin.

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.