Rafiqui Air Base

OPRQ

Shorkot, PK

Last Updated
Jan 18, 00:30 UTC

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Currently using: OPFA
Weather Source: Faisalabad International Airport (OPFA)
Distance: 52nm / 96km from OPRQ

Current Weather

Display Units
Last Updated
00:30Z
🌙 Night
LIFR
Flight Rules
7°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
0kt
0°
0.8 km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
1,012
QNH (hPa)
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OPFA 180030Z 00000KT 0800 FG NSC 07/05 Q1012 BECMG 0600

Altimeter Settings & Pressure Information

QNH
1,012 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
996 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (492 ft)
Pressure Alt
528 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013.25 hPa
Density Altitude: -314 ft
ISA Deviation: -7.0°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OPFA 171700Z 1718/1824 05004KT 2000 BR SCT100 TX18/1810Z TN04/1802Z BECMG 1719/1721 00000KT 0800 FG NSC BECMG 1722/1724 00000KT 0200 FG VV/// TEMPO 1800/1804 00000KT 0050 FG VV/// BECMG 1804/1806 VRB02KT 0400 FG FEW100 TEMPO 1806/1809 12004KT 1200 BR NSC FM181000 13004KT 2500 FU NSC
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
00:49Z BASE
+0h
IFR 50° 4kt
Visibility: 2 km
Mist
04:00Z BECMG
+4h
LIFR VRB 2kt
Visibility: 0.4 km
Fog
06:00Z TEMPO
+6h
LIFR 120° 4kt
Visibility: 1.2 km
Mist
10:00Z FM181000
+10h
IFR 130° 4kt
Visibility: 2.5 km
Smoke

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
PRQ
15
33
15R
33L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
15/33 10,000 ft 160 ft ASPHALT 150°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
150° angle
15R/33L 9,621 ft 100 ft ASPHALT 150°
↑ 0.0kt • ↔ 0.0kt
150° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Rafiqui Air Base - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OPRQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 492 ft MSL

Location

City: Shorkot
Country: PK
Latitude: 30.758101°
Longitude: 72.282501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT+-5

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,000 ft
Width: 160 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No
Runway 15R/33L
Length: 9,621 ft
Width: 100 ft
Surface: ASPHALT
ILS: No

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About Rafiqui Air Base

Rafiqui Air Base (OPRQ) is a regional airport serving commercial and general aviation located in Shorkot, PK. The facility operates at an elevation of 492 feet above sea level and primarily serves regional commercial flights and general aviation.

The facility features 2 runways (15/33, 15R/33L) with ASPHALT surface . Weather services provide regular 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.

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Density Altitude 492ft, 7°C, 29.88"
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