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Skardu Airport (OPSD/KDU) — Skardu, Pakistan

At a glance

Tower
119.7
Runways
14L/32R, 14R/32L
Elevation
7,316 ft

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69% Data Complete 36 of 52 points
Missing: Operations, Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 3/4
Operations 0/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: OPSD
  • Name: Skardu Airport
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Domestic
  • Latitude: 35.335499
  • Longitude: 75.536003
  • Elevation: 7316 ft
  • Country: Pakistan
  • Municipality: Skardu
  • IATA Code: KDU
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: Asia/Karachi
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 14L/32R

  • Designation: 14L/32R
  • Dimensions: 3656x31m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Runway 14R/32L

  • Designation: 14R/32L
  • Dimensions: 3656x46m
  • Surface: ASP
  • PCN: N/A
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 119.700 MHz
  • Ground: 121.800 MHz
  • Operations: 292.300 MHz
  • 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: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

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

A0596/26
caution
Runway restriction
SRY RWY 14L/32R CLSD DUE WIP (PATCH WORK ON BOTH ENDS) RWY AVBL FOR FLT OPS IN CASE OF CONTIGENCY SUBJ ONE HR PRIOR CDN WITH ATC
2026-10-20 05:00 UTC 2026-11-03 11:00 UTC
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tower frequency at OPSD?
The tower frequency at Skardu Airport is 119.7 MHz.
Does OPSD require landing permits?
Yes, landing permits are required for Skardu Airport (Pakistan). Permit details for Pakistan
Where is OPSD located?
Skardu Airport (OPSD) is located in Skardu, Pakistan.
What is the IATA code for OPSD?
The IATA code for Skardu Airport is KDU.
How long is the runway at OPSD?
The main runway at Skardu Airport (14L/32R) measures 3656x31m.