Allama Iqbal International Airport

OPLA / LHE

Lahore, PK

Last Updated
Mar 7, 03:30Z

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Weather Source: Allama Iqbal International Airport (OPLA)
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Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
03:30Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 17°C
6 kt
140°
3.5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1012 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPLA 070330Z 14006KT 3500 FU SCT200 23/17 Q1012 BECMG 4000 FU RMK QFE987 A29.91

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 712 ft
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
20,712 ft AMSL
QNH
1012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
988 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (712 ft)
Pressure Alt
750 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,881 ft
ISA Deviation: +9.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OPLA 062300Z 0700/0806 12003KT 4000 FU NSC TX34/0710Z TN18/0801Z TEMPO 0702/0705 2000 BR BECMG 0707/0709 08006KT 5000 HZ SCT100 BECMG 0716/0718 03005KT 4000 FU SCT100 TEMPO 0801/0804 36003KT 2000 FU NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
03:59Z BASE
+0h
IFR 120° 3 kt
Visibility: 4 km
Smoke
07:00Z BECMG
+4h
MVFR 80° 6 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Haze

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Airport Runway Layout

N
PLA
18L ✈️
36R
18R ✈️
36L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 18L/36R
Active: 18L
11,024 ft 151 ft CON 181°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
✈️ 18R/36L
Active: 18R
9,000 ft 151 ft ASP 181°
4.6 kt 3.9 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 - OPLA

7,999 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
16.2%
IFR
63.4%
LIFR
20.4%

Allama Iqbal International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 0% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 83.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 3.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 22.5% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 3.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 22.5%
Direction Distribution:
N
11.8%
NE
5.6%
E
5.3%
SE
5.3%
S
5.4%
SW
8.6%
W
17.2%
NW
18.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 19.6°C
Range: 3°C to 38°C
3°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 7.2%

Best Months for VFR

October January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 18L/36R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt
Runway 18R/36L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.4 kt

Statistics computed from 7,999 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Allama Iqbal International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OPLA
IATA Code: LHE
Type: large airport
Status: active
Elevation: 712 ft MSL

Location

City: Lahore
Country: PK
Latitude: 31.521601°
Longitude: 74.403603°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 18L/36R
Length: 11,024 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: CON
ILS: No
Runway 18R/36L
Length: 9,000 ft
Width: 151 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Allama Iqbal International Airport

Overview

Allama Iqbal International Airport serves as the primary international gateway for Lahore, Pakistan, handling significant commercial passenger and cargo traffic. Located at an elevation of 712 feet above mean sea level, the airport supports large aircraft operations with its substantial runway infrastructure.

Flying Conditions

Lahore experiences significant seasonal temperature variations which can impact aircraft performance, particularly given the airport's elevation. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude challenges during summer months, with runway lengths of 11,024 feet (18L/36R) and 9,000 feet (18R/36L) providing sufficient operational margins for most aircraft types.

Notable Features

The airport's geographic positioning at 31.521601N, 74.403603E places it in a relatively flat urban environment with predictable terrain characteristics. Two concrete and asphalt runways provide operational flexibility, allowing wind-aligned approaches and reducing crosswind landing constraints.

Approach Considerations

Runway 18L/36R, being the longer concrete runway at 11,024 feet, represents the primary instrument approach and heavy aircraft landing surface. Pilots should anticipate standard instrument approach procedures and be prepared for potential urban thermal effects during approach, particularly during summer months.

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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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.