Allama Iqbal International Airport

OPLA / LHE

Lahore, PK

Last Updated
Nov 3, 15:00 UTC

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
15:00Z
☀️ Day
IFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
4kt
210°
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,008
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPLA 031500Z 21004KT 4000 FU NSC 24/15 Q1008 NOSIG RMK QFE982 A29.78

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,008 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
984 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (712 ft)
Pressure Alt
866 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,117 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.4°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OPLA 031100Z 0312/0418 12003KT 3500 HZ NSC TX30/0410Z TN17/0401Z BECMG 0318/0320 12005KT 1500 BR BECMG 0400/0402 0800 BR FM040600 15008KT 5000 FU NSC PROB30 TEMPO 0410/0416 06015G35KT 1500 TSRA FEW030CB SCT040 SCT100
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
15:21Z BASE
+0h
IFR 120° 3kt
Visibility: 3.5 km
Haze
18:00Z BECMG
+3h
LIFR 120° 5kt
Visibility: 1.5 km
Mist
00:00Z BECMG
+9h
LIFR
Visibility: 0.8 km
Mist

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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°
↑ 3.5kt ↔ 2.0kt
30° angle
✈️ 18R/36L
Active: 18R
9,000 ft 151 ft ASP 181°
↑ 3.5kt ↔ 2.0kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

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

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About Allama Iqbal International Airport

Allama Iqbal International Airport (OPLA/LHE) is a major international airport and aviation hub located in Lahore, PK. The facility operates at an elevation of 712 feet above sea level and primarily serves international passenger and cargo operations.

The facility features 2 runways (18L/36R, 18R/36L) with CON and ASP surfaces . Weather services provide continuous METAR reports and TAF forecasts to ensure safe flight operations in all conditions.

Pilots can access comprehensive weather data, including current conditions, extended forecasts, and flight rules analysis. The airport information displayed here includes runway details, operational data, and essential resources for flight planning and execution. All weather data is updated regularly to provide the most current information for aviation decision-making.

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.