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Chitral Airport - Airport Information
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About Chitral Airport
Overview
Chitral Airport serves the Chitral District in northern Pakistan, located in a mountainous region of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The airport supports regional transportation needs at a significant elevation of 4,920 feet above mean sea level, providing critical connectivity for this remote mountain area.
Flying Conditions
The high-altitude location at 4,920 feet MSL significantly impacts aircraft performance and requires careful planning for density altitude calculations. Mountain terrain surrounding the airport can create complex local wind patterns and potential turbulence, particularly during seasonal weather transitions.
Notable Features
Situated at coordinates 35.886213, 71.799922, Chitral Airport features a single asphalt runway (02/20) measuring 5,741 feet in length. The airport's mountainous positioning presents challenging terrain considerations, with significant elevation changes and potential orographic weather effects that demand pilot vigilance.
Approach Considerations
The runway's 02/20 orientation suggests potential crosswind challenges given the region's topographical characteristics. Pilots should anticipate potential wind shear and turbulence related to the surrounding mountainous landscape, and carefully assess aircraft performance capabilities given the airport's high elevation.
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