Airports / Pakistan / GWD
New Gwadar International Airport.
Gurandani, Pakistan · 61 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
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100 ratings
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Operators based
61
Elevation ft
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Field elevation
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Field standing
#5 / 29
Pakistan airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 100 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Pakistan fields.
46 nm
To the nearest alternate
Pasni Airport (PSI).
Overview
Located in Gurandani, Pakistan, New Gwadar International Airport (OPGW / GWD) operates as a large commercial airport. The field lies at an elevation of 61 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
GWD has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Pasni Airport (PSI, 46 nm), Turbat International Airport (TUK, 50 nm), and Chabahar Konarak International Airport (ZBR, 115 nm). GWD offers a single 12,000-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of GWD vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Feroz Khan Noon. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from GWD, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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Field capability
ICAO
OPGW
IATA
GWD
FAA / Local
OPGW
Elevation
61 ft
Coordinates
25.2967° N · 62.4988° 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 61 ft, GWD sits lower than 90% of the 39 Pakistan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 12,000 ft
- 07/2512,000 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,000 ft
GWD's 12,000 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.
- 46nmPSIPasni AirportPasni
- 50nmTUKTurbat International AirportTurbat
- 115nmZBRChabahar Konarak International AirportKonarak
- 133nmPJGPanjgur AirportPanjgur
- 151nmIHRIranshahr AirportIranshahr
- 209nmOP12Shamsi AirfieldWashuk
Location
Open the full mapOPGD · New Gwadar International Airport · Gurandani, Pakistan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GWD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 5,380 nm | 12h 55m |
| Boston (BED) | 6,002 nm | 14h 21m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,156 nm | 14h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,343 nm | 15h 9m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 6,432 nm | 15h 21m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,447 nm | 15h 24m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,653 nm | 15h 52m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 6,727 nm | 16h 3m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GWD?
- New Gwadar International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,000 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 GWD?
- New Gwadar International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 12,000 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to GWD?
- The closest alternate is Pasni Airport (PSI), about 46 nm away, followed by Turbat International Airport (TUK) at 50 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GWD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 12h 55m (5,380 nm), Boston about 14h 21m (6,002 nm), New York about 14h 43m (6,156 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.