Chitral Airport (IATA: CJL, ICAO: OPCH) is a domestic airport serving Chitral, the capital of Chitral District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. Situated in a narrow mountain valley near the Hindu Kush range, it is one of the most challenging airports to operate due to extreme terrain and unpredictable mountain weather. The airport primarily handles domestic flights connecting Chitral to Peshawar and Islamabad, providing a critical link for a region where road travel can be hazardous or seasonally impossible. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is the principal carrier serving the route. Due to its high-altitude surroundings and short runway, operations are subject to frequent delays and cancellations depending on visibility and wind conditions. The airport plays a vital role in supporting the local economy, tourism to the Kalash valleys, and emergency logistics.