
Regional airport · Abbottabad, Pakistan
Abbottabad
- Elevation
- 4,072 ft
- Coordinates
- 34°12′N 73°15′E
- Local time
- Asia/Karachi
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Field information
OPAB runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Time zone
Asia/Karachi
Country
Pakistan
PK
Municipality
Abbottabad
Elevation
4,072 ft
Position
34.2000, 73.2500
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at OPAB.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Abbottabad (OPAB / AAW) in Abbottabad, Pakistan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OPAB is listed in our network. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at OPAB
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Pakistan
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Pakistan. Applicable permit lead times for Pakistan are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Pakistan are managed end-to-end.
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Ground Handling at OPAB
Direct FBO and handler coordination at OPAB covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at OPAB
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at OPAB is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to OPAB
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OPAB: 34° 12′ 0″ N 73° 15′ 0″ E; elevation 4072 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Abbottabad
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Abbottabad. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at OPAB.
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Cargo Operations at OPAB
Support for freighter operations into OPAB covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where OPAB sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- OPMFMuzaffarabadMuzaffarabad, Pakistan15 NM057°→
- OPISIslamabad International (Liaquat Ali Khan)Islamabad, Pakistan44 NM209°→
- VISRSheikh ul Alam/SrinagarSrinagar, India77 NM099°→
- OPPSBacha Khan International/Peshawar InternationalPeshawar, Pakistan87 NM262°→
- OPSTSialkot InternationalSialkot, Pakistan114 NM150°→
- OPSDSkardu InternationalSkardu, Pakistan132 NM058°→
Operating into OPAB?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Abbottabad — one desk for the whole trip.