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Famous Airports of Pakistan
Famous Airports of Pakistan
In this 21st century when the world is getting bigger and better with every passing year. There is a huge demand for more and more flight
operations to cater more of the passenger to the concerned countries. Whether it’s a common man or business elite, all have to travel somewhere in
the world or within its own region. The quickest way to travel is from the aircraft, the travel distance shorten in hours that covered by days or
weeks. Some of the Famous Airports of Pakistan carry millions of passenger every year.
Additionally, Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in Pakistan is in charge of conducting operational activities of all the International Airports of
Pakistan. All the passengers are facilitated as per international standards. Pakistan holds its utmost significance in the map of the world. Above all,
it is the most important region in whole Asia because of its religious, strategic, economic, geographical, and political perspectives. In Pakistan, we
have almost 62 airports that operated both International and domestic flight daily. Moreover, Pakistan International Airline (PIA), Shaheen-
Air, Air-Blue, and Indus-Air are our local airlines that all carry passengers for domestic and International flights. We have listed some of the most
Famous Airports of Pakistan.
Furthermore, almost 34,000 scheduled flights of 18 different airlines entertain at Islamabad Airport per year. Additionally, it is now increasing as
Pakistan is ore safe and sound country. The new infrastructure of the airport includes more state of the art facilities. Moreover, it will help the air
travelers with the least possible trouble.
Gilgit Airport
Gilgit Baltistan the region is known to be surrounded by the highest and greatest number of mountains around the world. The Gilgit Airport is the
small domestic airport that operates flights from Islamabad. It is the land which is gaining popularity with every single day and it contained three
extravagant mountains of the Himalaya, Karakoram, and Hindu-Kush.
Gilgit Airport
Moreover, the home to rare flora and fauna, beautiful valleys and the dazzling lakes, is Gilgit. The airport serves both for military and civilian flight
operations. It takes almost 1 hour and 15 minutes to cover the distance which is 13 hours road drive. Furthermore, the new terminal was
constructed in 2014. It was inaugurated by Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Modern check-in facilities, different arrival, and departure
sections are included in this new terminal.
Skardu Airport
One of the highest airport standings is Skardu Airport, at the elevation of 2,230 meters or 7,316 feet. In addition, it has two runways 8,740 and
11,944 feet long. The air journey to Skardu is as amazing as the road journey. The cloud views that can never be seen from anywhere will make
you spellbound. There is Skardu Airport that operates regular flight operation on daily basis. The airport serves for both of the civilians and
military purpose. PIA offering its best serves in this region to accommodate more of the tourist.
Skardu Airport
The flight operation works both in mild summer and harsh winter. Respectively landscape from the Airport is breathtaking. Snow is removed from
the runaway for the aircraft to land. Furthermore, the airport also serves as a Forward Operating Base of Pakistan Air force. The spectacular views
of K2, K3, and Gasherbrum mountains ranges surround the small airport and make every tourist fall in love with the place.