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Shahbaz Air Base
Shahbaz Air Base (OPJA/JAG) serves Jacobabad, Pakistan. This is a mid-sized airport with 2 runways (15/33, 15L/33R). Field elevation is 185 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OPJA
- Name: Shahbaz Air Base
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 28.284201
- Longitude: 68.449699
- Elevation: 185 ft
- Country: Pakistan
- Municipality: Jacobabad
- IATA Code: JAG
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 15/33
- Designation: 15/33
- Dimensions: 3060x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 15L/33R
- Designation: 15L/33R
- Dimensions: 3073x24m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 124.625 MHz
- Ground: 29.040 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- 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: Yes
- PPR Contact: Pakistan CAA and PAF coordination required for civilian operations.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 3000 PKR per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 4 hours free; approximately 1200 PKR per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: PKR
- Remarks: Jacobabad Airport. CAA Pakistan operated. Military airbase with limited civilian use. Sindh province.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Very limited civilian fuel supply. Military fuel priority. Pre-arrange well in advance.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. No customs/immigration. Primarily military use.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No formal curfew for civilian ops. Elevation 56m (184 ft). One of the hottest places on Earth in summer. Military priority.
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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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OPJA?
- The tower frequency at Shahbaz Air Base is 124.625 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OPJA?
- Shahbaz Air Base offers Jet A-1.
- Does OPJA require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Shahbaz Air Base (Pakistan).
- Does OPJA require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Shahbaz Air Base.