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Skardu International Airport

Skardu, Pakistan

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Skardu International Airport

Skardu, Pakistan

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7316 ft

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High-altitude gateway to Pakistan's Karakoram wilderness.

Opened

1958

Location

Skardu, Pakistan

Skardu International Airport (IATA: KDU, ICAO: OPSD) is a civil-military airport situated in the Skardu district of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Positioned at an elevation of approximately 7,316 feet (2,230 metres) above sea level, it serves as the primary air link for the remote Baltistan region. The airport is a critical lifeline for residents of and visitors to the Karakoram mountain range, home to K2, the world's second-highest peak. Operations are highly weather-dependent, and flights are frequently delayed or cancelled due to cloud cover, high winds, and low visibility in the surrounding mountain terrain. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) operates the majority of scheduled services, primarily connecting Skardu with Islamabad and Lahore. The airport has seen growing tourism traffic as trekking and mountaineering expeditions to the Karakoram increase in popularity.

Terminals

The airport has a single passenger terminal building handling both domestic flights and limited international charter operations.

Getting to & from

Ground transport to and from Skardu city, approximately 5 kilometres away, is typically arranged via private taxis, hired vehicles, or hotel shuttles, as no formal public bus service is established.

Airlines here

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is the primary carrier, operating scheduled services to Islamabad and Lahore.

Notable facts

›Situated at an elevation of approximately 7,316 feet (2,230 m), making it one of the highest commercial airports in Pakistan.
›Serves as a base for mountaineering expeditions to K2, Broad Peak, and other Karakoram peaks.
›Flights are frequently subject to cancellation due to unpredictable mountain weather and limited instrument approach capabilities.
›The airport has both civil and military functions, operated under joint civil-military authority.
›It was designated as an international airport to facilitate direct charter flights for foreign trekkers and tourists.

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Pakistan International Airlines

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KDU → ISBPK · ATR

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Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6001 routes

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Skardu International Airport is an international airport located on the outskirts of Skardu 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from the city center, and serves the Skardu District. It is the busiest airport in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region. It is adjacent to Qadri airbase, a Pakistan Air Force (FOB) which shares the main runway with the airport.

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