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Faisalabad International Airport (OPFA/LYP) — Faisalabad, Pakistan

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 127.3
Runways: 03L/21R, 03R/21L
Elevation: 591 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: OPFA
Name: Faisalabad International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 31.365
Longitude: 72.994797
Elevation: 591 ft
Country: Pakistan
Municipality: Faisalabad
IATA Code: LYP
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Karachi
Distance from City: N/A km
VFR: Yes
IFR: No

Runways

Runway 03L/21R

Designation: 03L/21R
Dimensions: 2743x30m
Surface: CONC
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Runway 03R/21L

Designation: 03R/21L
Dimensions: 2842x46m
Surface: ASPH
PCN: N/A
Lighting: Lighted
NAVAIDs: N/A
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 127.300 MHz
Ground: 121.800 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Pakistan CAA; coordinate through handling agent. Minimum 5 working days for permits.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 4800 PKR per tonne for international flights
Parking Fee: First 4 hours free; approximately 2500 PKR per tonne per hour thereafter
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: PKR
Remarks: Faisalabad International Airport. CAA Pakistan operated. Third largest city. Textile industry hub.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Pakistan State Oil or Attock Petroleum. Available during operating hours. Pre-arrange for large orders.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Customs and immigration. Visa required for most nationalities. e-Visa available.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: Not recorded
Curfew End: Not recorded
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 185m (607 ft). Hot summers affecting performance. Punjab plains airport.

Airport Services

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Pakistan Permit Requirements

Slow Overflight: 3d Landing: 7d

Overflight Permit: Yes
Landing Permit: Yes
Overflight Lead Time: 96 hours (4 days) for security screening; 48 working hours minimum
Landing Lead Time: 6 business days

Private / GA Operations:

Private flights require PCAA permit and military approval. Security-sensitive, allow extra time.

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NOTAMs

No live NOTAM source covers OPFA. Check the official AIS before flight.

Nearby Airports

OPBG Bhagatanwala Airport 42 NM OPOK Okara Cantonment Airstrip 42 NM OPSR Mushaf Air Base 44 NM OPRQ Rafiqui Air Base 52 NM OP1Y Chandhar Airport 59 NM OPLH Walton Airport 70 NM OPLA Allama Iqbal Intl 73 NM OP26 Khewra Airport 76 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at OPFA?: The tower frequency at Faisalabad International Airport is 127.3 MHz.
What fuel is available at OPFA?: Faisalabad International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does OPFA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Faisalabad International Airport (Pakistan). Permit details for Pakistan
Does OPFA require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Faisalabad International Airport.
Where is OPFA located?: Faisalabad International Airport (OPFA) is located in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
What is the IATA code for OPFA?: The IATA code for Faisalabad International Airport is LYP.
How long is the runway at OPFA?: The main runway at Faisalabad International Airport (03L/21R) measures 2743x30m.
Is OPFA a port of entry?: Yes, Faisalabad International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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