Jinnah International Airport

OPKC / KHI

Karachi, PK

Last Updated
Apr 22, 23:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 21 min ago
23:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 23°C
8 kt
270°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1006 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPKC 222300Z 27008KT 5000 FU SCT020 26/23 Q1006 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 100 ft
SCT 2,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
2,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,100 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

MVFR

Jinnah International Airport is currently reporting marginal VFR (MVFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 2,000 feet and 5 km visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the west (270°) at 8 knots. Runway 25 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is 5 km, below VFR minimums in some airspace classifications. Check local requirements before departing VFR. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 2,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 23°C. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread suggests high humidity and potential for visibility restrictions, especially during cooling periods.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 30 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Haze.

Pilot Recommendations

VFR pilots should exercise caution. Consider filing IFR if instrument rated, or postponing the flight if conditions are expected to deteriorate further. The narrow temperature-dewpoint spread creates risk of fog formation, particularly during evening and early morning hours. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1006 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
1003 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (100 ft)
Pressure Alt
318 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,662 ft
ISA Deviation: +11.2°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OPKC 221700Z 2218/2324 27010KT 4000 HZ SCT025 FM230500 25010G20KT 6000 NSC BECMG 2318/2320 26010KT 5000 HZ FEW025
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:21Z BASE
+0h
IFR 270° 10 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Haze
05:00Z FM230500
+6h
MVFR 250° 10 kt
Visibility: 6 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
✈️ 07R/25L
Active: 25L
11,155 ft 151 ft CON 74°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OPKC

10,133 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
47.4%
IFR
51.5%
LIFR
1%

Jinnah International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 52.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 6.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 64 knots. Temperature extremes range from 6°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 64 kt
Calm Winds: 5.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8%
NE
24.1%
E
9.6%
SE
1.6%
S
3.2%
SW
19.2%
W
23.8%
NW
5.4%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.9°C
Range: 6°C to 39°C
6°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

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 10,133 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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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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.