
International hub · Faisalabad, Pakistan
Faisalabad International
- Elevation
- 591 ft
- Coordinates
- 31°22′N 72°60′E
- Local time
- Asia/Karachi
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Field information
OPFA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Asia/Karachi
Country
Pakistan
PK
Municipality
Faisalabad
Elevation
591 ft
Position
31.3649, 72.9953
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at OPFA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Faisalabad International (OPFA / LYP) in Faisalabad, Pakistan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OPFA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at OPFA
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 OPFA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at OPFA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at OPFA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at OPFA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
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Flight Planning & Dispatch to OPFA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OPFA: 31° 21′ 54″ N 72° 59′ 43″ E; elevation 591 ft.
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Crew & Passenger Services in Faisalabad
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Faisalabad. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at OPFA.
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Cargo Operations at OPFA
Support for freighter operations into OPFA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where OPFA sits in the network
Nearest airports in our network
- OPLALahore Allama Iqbal InternationalLahore, Pakistan73 NM082°→
- VIARAmritsar/Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee IntlAmritsar, India95 NM077°→
- OPSTSialkot InternationalSialkot, Pakistan99 NM044°→
- OPMTMultan International/Muhammad Bin QasimMultan, Pakistan107 NM230°→
- OPISIslamabad International (Liaquat Ali Khan)Islamabad, Pakistan131 NM356°→
- VIHXHalwara Air Force Station AirportHalwara, Punjab, India140 NM105°→
Operating into OPFA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Faisalabad International — one desk for the whole trip.