International hub · Skardu, Pakistan

Skardu International

OPSDKDU
Elevation
7,316 ft
Coordinates
35°20′N 75°32′E
Local time
Asia/Karachi

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Field information

OPSD runways, fuel & airport data

Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.

Skardu International (OPSD/KDU) has 2 runways; the longest, 14L/32R, is 11,995 ft (3,656 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: No fuel available. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 6. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at OPSD, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.

  • Classification

    International hub

  • Time zone

    Asia/Karachi

  • Country

    Pakistan

    PK

  • Municipality

    Skardu

  • Elevation

    7,316 ft

  • Position

    35.3387, 75.5386

  • Fuel

    No fuel available

  • Fire & rescue

    RFFS category 6

Runways · OPSD

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLighting
14L/32R11,995 ft (3,656 m)101 ftasphaltLighted
14R/32L11,995 ft (3,656 m)150 ftasphaltLighted

Flight support

Ground handling, permits & fuel at OPSD.

The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Skardu International (OPSD / KDU) in Skardu, Pakistan, through one 24/7 OCC desk. OPSD 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 OPSD

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    Ground Handling at OPSD

    Direct FBO and handler coordination at OPSD covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.

  3. 03

    Fuel Arrangements at OPSD

    Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at OPSD is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.

  4. 04

    Flight Planning & Dispatch to OPSD

    Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for OPSD: 35° 20′ 19″ N 75° 32′ 19″ E; elevation 7316 ft.

  5. 05

    Crew & Passenger Services in Skardu

    Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Skardu. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at OPSD.

  6. 06

    Cargo Operations at OPSD

    Support for freighter operations into OPSD covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.

Location

Where OPSD sits in the network

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