
Regional airport · Chitral, Pakistan
Chitral
- Elevation
- 4,920 ft
- Coordinates
- 35°53′N 71°48′E
- Local time
- Asia/Karachi
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Field information
OPCH runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
Asia/Karachi
Country
Pakistan
PK
Municipality
Chitral
Elevation
4,920 ft
Position
35.8862, 71.7999
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at OPCH.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Chitral (OPCH / CJL) in Chitral, Pakistan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OPCH is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at OPCH
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 OPCH
Direct FBO and handler coordination at OPCH covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
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Fuel Arrangements at OPCH
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at OPCH is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to OPCH
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OPCH: 35° 53′ 10″ N 71° 48′ 0″ E; elevation 4920 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Chitral
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Chitral. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at OPCH.
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Cargo Operations at OPCH
Support for freighter operations into OPCH covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where OPCH sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
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- OPPSBacha Khan International/Peshawar InternationalPeshawar, Pakistan114 NM187°→
- OPCLChilasChilas, Pakistan115 NM103°→
- OPTATarbela DamTarbela Dam, Pakistan121 NM160°→
- OPISIslamabad International (Liaquat Ali Khan)Islamabad, Pakistan149 NM160°→
Operating into OPCH?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Chitral — one desk for the whole trip.