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Allama Iqbal Intl (OPLA/LHE) — Lahore, Pakistan

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.1
Runways: 18L/36R, 18R/36L
Elevation: 712 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 8/10

Observed Activity · Oct 20

5 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 12:00Z

2026-10-072026-10-20

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: OPLA
Name: Allama Iqbal Intl
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 31.521601
Longitude: 74.403603
Elevation: 712 ft
Country: Pakistan
Municipality: Lahore
IATA Code: LHE
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Karachi
Distance from City: 9.8 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 18L/36R

Designation: 18L/36R
Dimensions: 11024 X 151
Surface: CON
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 18R/36L

Designation: 18R/36L
Dimensions: 9000 X 151
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: NDB, VOR-DME
Approach Types: N/A
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.100 MHz
Ground: 118.400 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 126.300 MHz

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 Civil Aviation Authority; coordinate through handling agent. Minimum 5 working days for permits.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 4455 PKR per tonne for international flights
Parking Fee: First 4 hours free; approximately 3061 PKR per tonne per hour thereafter
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: PKR
Remarks: Handling by Pakistan International Airlines Ground Services (PIAGS) or approved providers. Landing permits required for non-scheduled flights; apply via Pakistan CAA.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Jet A-1 available at international airports. Supplied by Pakistan State Oil or Shell Pakistan. Advance fuel order recommended for smaller airports.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airports are designated ports of entry. Visa required for most nationalities; e-visa available. APIS submission required. Crew must carry valid visas.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
Remarks: No standard curfew at major airports. Airspace restrictions may apply near border areas. Security measures in effect. Confirm NOTAM status before operations.

Alternates

VIAR

ICAO: VIAR
Name: Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl
Distance (NM): 23.1
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ at international airports. APIS required via Bureau of Immigration online system.

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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Active NOTAMs

OTHER:SWOP0044/28

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SWOP0044 OPLA 08130815 (SNOWTAM 0044 OPLA 2608130748 18L 5/5/5 100/100/100 NR/NR/NR WET/WET/WET)

2028-02-08 13:07 UTC 2028-02-08 21:07 UTC

OTHER:SWOP0045/27

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SWOP0045 OPLA 08140440 (SNOWTAM 0045 OPLA 14080430 18L 5/5/5 100/100/100 NR/NR/NR WET/WET/WET)

2027-02-08 04:30 UTC 2027-02-08 12:30 UTC

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Nearby Airports

OPLH Walton Airport 3 NM VIAR Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl 23 NM OP27 Rahwali Airport 45 NM OP1Y Chandhar Airport 46 NM VI88 Beas Airport 48 NM OPST Sialkot International Airport 61 NM VIAX Adampur Airport 70 NM OPOK Okara Cantonment Airstrip 71 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at OPLA?: The tower frequency at Allama Iqbal Intl is 118.1 MHz.
What fuel is available at OPLA?: Allama Iqbal Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does OPLA require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Allama Iqbal Intl (Pakistan). Permit details for Pakistan
Does OPLA require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Allama Iqbal Intl.
Where is OPLA located?: Allama Iqbal Intl (OPLA) is located in Lahore, Pakistan.
What is the IATA code for OPLA?: The IATA code for Allama Iqbal Intl is LHE.
Does OPLA have an ILS approach?: Yes, Allama Iqbal Intl has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 18L/36R.
Is OPLA a port of entry?: Yes, Allama Iqbal Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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