Islamabad International Airport
Islamabad International Airport (OPIS/ISB) serves Attock, Pakistan. This is a major international airport with 2 runways (10L/28R, 10R/28L). Field elevation is 1761 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OPIS
- Name: Islamabad International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 33.549
- Longitude: 72.825661
- Elevation: 1761 ft
- Country: Pakistan
- Municipality: Attock
- IATA Code: ISB
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 10L/28R
- Designation: 10L/28R
- Dimensions: 3658x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), RNAV (RNP), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 10R/28L
- Designation: 10R/28L
- Dimensions: 3658x60m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 122.150, 123.255 MHz
- Ground: 122.950, 130.600 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 121.650, 124.650, 118.550 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- 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: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: No PPR for scheduled flights. GA/charter require PCAA landing permit.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Approx PKR 11,000/ton MTOW for international
- Parking Fee: PKR 3,800/ton per 6h block
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: PKR
- Remarks: New airport opened 2018, replacing Benazir Bhutto International. Operated by PCAA. Modern facility. Security surcharge applies.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Supplied by PSO or Attock Petroleum. Into-plane service at new terminal. Modern fueling infrastructure.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Full CIQ at international terminal. APIS required. Visa/e-Visa requirements apply.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: No formal curfew; 24-hour operations. PCAA coordination. Single runway 10L/28R. Modern facility with good capacity. Security-sensitive. Chapter 2 banned.
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Pakistan Permit Requirements
- 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 flights require PCAA permit and military approval. Security-sensitive, allow extra time.
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Airport History
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OPIS?
- The tower frequency at Islamabad International Airport is 122.15, 123.255 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OPIS?
- Islamabad International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does OPIS require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Islamabad International Airport (Pakistan).