Shaikh Zaid Airport

OPRK / RYK

Rahim Yar Khan, PK

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Shaikh Zaid Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OPRK
IATA Code: RYK
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 271 ft MSL

Location

City: Rahim Yar Khan
Country: PK
Latitude: 28.383900°
Longitude: 70.279602°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-5

Runway Information

Runway 01/19
Length: 9,842 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Shaikh Zaid Airport

Overview

Shaikh Zaid Airport serves the Rahim Yar Khan region in Pakistan, functioning as a medium-sized airport at an elevation of 271 feet above mean sea level. Located at coordinates 28.383900, 70.279602, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the surrounding area, supporting regional transportation and connectivity.

Flying Conditions

The airport's elevation of 271 feet suggests a relatively low-altitude environment with potentially stable atmospheric conditions. Pilots should anticipate regional climate characteristics typical of southern Punjab, which generally include hot summers and mild winters that could impact aircraft performance and operations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (01/19) with an impressive length of 9,842 feet constructed with asphalt surface. This substantial runway length accommodates a variety of aircraft types and provides flexibility for different operational requirements, with orientation aligned approximately north-south.

Approach Considerations

Given the runway's north-south orientation (01/19), pilots should prepare approaches aligned with these headings, considering local wind patterns and terrain. The extensive 9,842-foot runway offers substantial landing and takeoff options, providing considerable margin for safe aircraft operations across different aircraft categories.

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

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