5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Faisalabad International Airport (LYP) is a remarkably clean and smooth experience, especially compared to some larger airports in Pakistan.”
Umar Qamar5★ on Google
Airports / Pakistan / LYP
Large airport · LYP
Faisalabad International Airport.
Faisalabad, Pakistan · 591 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.1/5
Google rating
4,281 ratings
0
Operators based
591
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Faisalabad, PakistanELEV 591 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.1
Google rating
4,281
Google reviews
ratings on Google
591
Field elevation
feet above sea level
44
Nearest alternate
nm to SGI
Field standing
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Mushaf Air Base (SGI).
Overview
Faisalabad International Airport (OPFA / LYP) is a large commercial airport serving Faisalabad, Pakistan. Field elevation is 591 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list LYP as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Mushaf Air Base (SGI, 44 nm), Rafiqui Air Base (OPRQ, 52 nm), and Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE, 73 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 9,324-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from LYP are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as OPLF. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from LYP to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The check-in process was fast, and the staff was very efficient and friendly.”
Umar Qamar5★ on Google
4/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“It's a small airport, which actually helps make the journey stress-free and quick from curb to gate.”
Umar Qamar5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Faisalabad International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
OPFA
IATA
LYP
FAA / Local
OPFA
Elevation
591 ft
Coordinates
31.3649° N · 72.9953° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Pakistan fields
state range 29–7,316 ft
At 591 ft, LYP sits lower than 54% of the 39 Pakistan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 9,324 ft
- 03R/21L9,324 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 03L/21R8,999 ft × 98 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,324 ft
LYP's 9,324 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 44nmSGIMushaf Air BaseSargodha
- 52nmOPRQRafiqui Air BaseShorkot
- 73nmLHEAllama Iqbal International AirportLahore
- 95nmATQSri Guru Ram Das Ji International AirportAmritsar
- 99nmSKTSialkot International AirportSialkot
- 102nmMWDMianwali Air BaseMianwali
Location
Open the full mapOPFA · Faisalabad International Airport · Faisalabad, Pakistan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LYP on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,869 nm | 11h 43m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,956 nm | 14h 15m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,004 nm | 14h 22m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,102 nm | 14h 35m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,275 nm | 15h 0m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,279 nm | 15h 0m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,301 nm | 15h 3m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,466 nm | 15h 26m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LYP?
- Faisalabad International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,324 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at LYP?
- Faisalabad International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 9,324 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to LYP?
- The closest alternate is Mushaf Air Base (SGI), about 44 nm away, followed by Rafiqui Air Base (OPRQ) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LYP to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 43m (4,869 nm), Boston about 14h 15m (5,956 nm), Seattle about 14h 22m (6,004 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.