Allama Iqbal International Airport

OPLA / LHE

Lahore, PK

Last Updated
Mar 5, 02:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 5 min ago
02:30Z

🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 15°C
2 kt
270°
1.5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPLA 050230Z 27002KT 1500 R36/P2000 R18/P2000 BR NSC 18/15 Q101 1 BECMG 2000 FU RMK RMID/P2000 QFE986 A29.88

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OPLA 042300Z 0500/0606 32004KT 2500 FU NSC TX34/0510Z TN/17/0501Z TEMPO 0505/0507 4000 FU FM 050700 31010KT 5000 HZ NSC BECMG 0515/0517 25004KT 4000 FU NSC TEMPO 0601/0605 3000 FU
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:34Z BASE
+0h
IFR 320° 4 kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Smoke
05:00Z TEMPO
+3h
MVFR 310° 10 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Smoke, Haze

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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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°
0.0 kt 2.0 kt
90° angle
✈️ 18R/36L
Active: 18R
9,000 ft 151 ft ASP 181°
0.0 kt 2.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OPLA

7,902 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
0%
MVFR
16.3%
IFR
63.2%
LIFR
20.5%

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 83.7% 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
11.9%
NE
5.7%
E
5.4%
SE
5.3%
S
5.4%
SW
8.6%
W
16.9%
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: 7.3%

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 7,902 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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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.