Jinnah International Airport

OPKC / KHI

Karachi, PK

Last Updated
Mar 4, 19:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 15 min ago
19:30Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
22°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
8 kt
290°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1015 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPKC 041930Z 29008KT 5000 FU NSC 22/17 Q1015 NOSIG
QNH
1015 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1012 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (100 ft)
Pressure Alt
48 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 912 ft
ISA Deviation: +7.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OPKC 041700Z 0418/0524 23008G18KT 6000 NSC TEMPO 0418/0424 31010KT 4000 HZ NSC TEMPO 0500/0504 VRB03KT 2500 FU NSC BECMG 0517/0519 27010KT 5000 HZ NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
19:45Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 230° 8 kt
Visibility: 6 km
00:00Z TEMPO
+5h
IFR VRB 3 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
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Airport Runway Layout

N
PKC
07L
25R ✈️
07R
25L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07L/25R
Active: 25R
10,500 ft 151 ft CON 74°
6.1 kt 5.1 kt
40° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 25L
11,155 ft 151 ft CON 74°
6.1 kt 5.1 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 - OPKC

7,771 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
42.3%
IFR
56.5%
LIFR
1.2%

Jinnah International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 57.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 40 knots. Temperature extremes range from 6°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 40 kt
Calm Winds: 5.8%
Direction Distribution:
N
9.8%
NE
29.9%
E
11.4%
SE
1.7%
S
3.4%
SW
15.7%
W
17%
NW
5.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 23°C
Range: 6°C to 38°C
6°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

January December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07L/25R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 07R/25L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,771 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Jinnah International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OPKC
IATA Code: KHI
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 100 ft MSL

Location

City: Karachi
Country: PK
Latitude: 24.906500°
Longitude: 67.160797°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 07L/25R
Length: 10,500 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 07R/25L
Length: 11,155 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No

About Jinnah International Airport

Overview

Jinnah International Airport serves as Pakistan's primary international gateway, located in Karachi at 100 feet above mean sea level. The airport is a major hub for international and domestic air traffic, strategically positioned on the southern coast of Pakistan with coordinates 24.906500, 67.160797.

Flying Conditions

Karachi's coastal location generates complex meteorological conditions with potential for significant wind variations. Pilots should anticipate potential thermal turbulence and sea breeze effects, particularly during summer months when temperature differentials between land and water are most pronounced.

Notable Features

The airport features two substantial concrete runways: 07L/25R measuring 10,500 feet and 07R/25L extending 11,155 feet. These parallel runways provide operational flexibility and accommodate a wide range of aircraft types, from regional carriers to large international wide-body aircraft.

Approach Considerations

Runway orientation (07/25) suggests prevailing winds likely influence approach and departure procedures from west and east headings. The substantial runway lengths of over 10,000 feet provide excellent operational margins for most commercial aircraft, supporting safe landings and takeoffs across various meteorological conditions.

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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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.