IATA CodePEW
ICAO CodeOPPS
CountryPakistan Pakistan
Aerial view of Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) in Peshawar

Peshawar, Pakistan

Location

UTC

Timezone

33.9939 N, 71.5146 E

Coordinates

1,158 ft (353 m)

Elevation

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What is Bacha Khan International Airport?

Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW/OPPS) is Large Airport serving Peshawar in Pakistan. Located at coordinates 33.9939 N, 71.5146 E, the airport sits at an elevation of 1,158 feet (353 meters) above sea level. Operating in the UTC timezone, the airport offers scheduled commercial flights to various destinations.

Current Weather

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Humidity48%
Wind6 km/h
Visibility5 km

Local Time

22:52:51

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Timezone Information

Local Timezone
UTC
Region: Pakistan
Continent: Asia
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Where is Bacha Khan International Airport on Map?

View the exact location of Bacha Khan International Airport on the interactive map below.

Geographic Information

HemisphereNorthern Hemisphere
ContinentAsia
CountryPakistan Pakistan (PK)
CityPeshawar
Latitude33.9939
Longitude71.514603
Coordinates33.9939° N, 71.514603° E
Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
GPS CodeOPPS
Region CodePK-KP

Location Map

Map of Bacha Khan International Airport

Runways at Bacha Khan International Airport

Bacha Khan International Airport has 2 runway(s). Below you can find detailed information about each runway including dimensions and surface type.

17/35
Primary
Length
2,743 m8,999 ft
Width
46 m151 ft
Surface
Asphalt
17/35
Runway 2
Length
2,743 m8,999 ft
Width
46 m151 ft
Surface
Asphalt

Terminals at Bacha Khan International Airport

Bacha Khan International Airport has 2 terminal(s). Below you can find the list of terminals and buildings at this airport.

Cargo Terminal
Peshawar Terminal 1

Radio Frequencies at Bacha Khan International Airport

Communication frequencies for pilots and aviation personnel at Bacha Khan International Airport. These frequencies are used for air traffic control, ground operations, and airport information services.

TypeFrequencyDescription
APP125.600 MHzCHERAT APP
ATIS126.700 MHzATIS
GCA118.300 MHzGCA
RDO292.300 MHzRDO
TWR122.900 MHzTWR

About Bacha Khan International Airport

Bacha Khan International Airport, formerly known as Peshawar International Airport, is an international airport located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Located on the southwestern end of the city of Peshawar, it is the fourth-busiest airport in Pakistan.

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Airport Analysis for Bacha Khan International Airport

Category
Large airport
Airport classification type
Altitude
Medium
1,158 ft (353 m)
Service Status
Scheduled Flights Available
Regular scheduled flights operate at this airport
Direction Compass
NorthEast
Hemisphere position
Continent
Asia
Geographic region
Coordinate Position
Northern Hemisphere, Eastern Meridian
Geographic coordinate information

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PeshawarKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
6 km6 min drive
ShabqadarKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
25 km25 min drive
PabbiKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
26 km26 min drive
CharsaddaKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
27 km27 min drive
UtmanzaiKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
31 km31 min drive
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36 km36 min drive
TangiKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
36 km36 min drive
Aman GarhKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
38 km38 min drive
Cherat CantonementKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
40 km40 min drive
NowsheraKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
43 km43 min drive
Nowshera CantonmentKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
45 km45 min drive
Risalpur CantonmentKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
45 km45 min drive
KohatKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
46 km46 min drive
ShinpokhFederally Administered Tribal Areas
48 km48 min drive
NoorabadKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
51 km51 min drive
MardanKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
54 km54 min drive
AkoraKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
56 km56 min drive
HanguKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
66 km1 h 6 m drive
Ashanagro KotoKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
68 km1 h 8 m drive
LachiKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
70 km1 h 10 m drive
JandPunjab
78 km1 h 18 m drive

Closest States to Bacha Khan International Airport

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Khyber PakhtunkhwaKP
130 km33 airports
Islamabad Capital TerritoryIS
144 km2 airports
Azad KashmirJK
209 km3 airports
Federally Administered Tribal AreasTA
213 km8 cities
Gilgit-BaltistanGB
375 km4 airports
PunjabPB
478 km53 airports
BalochistanBA
864 km51 airports
SindhSD
945 km48 airports
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Frequently Asked Questions

The IATA code for Bacha Khan International Airport is PEW. The ICAO code is OPPS. These codes are used by airlines, travel agencies, and passengers to identify the airport in booking systems.
Where is Bacha Khan International Airport located?
Bacha Khan International Airport is located in Peshawar, Pakistan. The airport's coordinates are 33.9939 N, 71.5146 E.
What is the timezone at Bacha Khan International Airport?
Bacha Khan International Airport operates in the UTC timezone.
What is the elevation of Bacha Khan International Airport?
Bacha Khan International Airport is located at an elevation of 1,158 feet (353 meters) above sea level.