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Airports / Pakistan / GIL
Medium airport · GIL
Gilgit Airport.
Gilgit, Pakistan · 4,796 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.3/5
Google rating
561 ratings
0
Operators based
4,796
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Gilgit, PakistanELEV 4,796 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.3
Google rating
561
Google reviews
ratings on Google
4,796
Field elevation
feet above sea level
68
Nearest alternate
nm to KDU
Field standing
#11 / 29
Pakistan airports by Google rating
4.3★ across 561 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Pakistan fields.
68 nm
To the nearest alternate
Skardu International Airport (KDU).
Overview
Located in Gilgit, Pakistan, Gilgit Airport (OPGT / GIL) operates as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 4,796 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list GIL as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Skardu International Airport (KDU, 68 nm), Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport (HQL, 114 nm), and Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT, 118 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,400-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from GIL are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GIL to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“While Gilgit Airport lacks modern infrastructure, it serves its purpose as a crucial link to Pakistan’s northern areas.”
Cʜ Mᴜʙᴇᴇɴ Asʟᴀᴍ5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“The breathtaking views and convenience of air travel to Gilgit make it an unforgettable experience.”
Cʜ Mᴜʙᴇᴇɴ Asʟᴀᴍ5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
OPGT
IATA
GIL
FAA / Local
OPGT
Elevation
4,796 ft
Coordinates
35.9188° N · 74.3336° 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
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Pakistan fields
state range 29–7,316 ft
At 4,796 ft, GIL sits higher than 87% of the 39 Pakistan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,400 ft
- 07/255,400 ft × 98 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 09/27983 ft × 49 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,400 ft
GIL's 5,400 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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, and at 4,796 ft this field's density altitude can extend the runway a jet actually needs on warm days. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 68nmKDUSkardu International AirportSkardu
- 114nmHQLTashikuergan Hongqilafu AirportTashikuergan
- 118nmSDTSaidu Sharif AirportSaidu Sharif
- 118nmSXRSheikh ul Alam International AirportSrinagar
- 123nmCJLChitral AirportChitral
- 127nmRAZRawalakot AirportRawalakot
Location
Open the full mapOPGT · Gilgit Airport · Gilgit, Pakistan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GIL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,589 nm | 11h 4m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,723 nm | 13h 43m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,738 nm | 13h 45m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,880 nm | 14h 4m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,024 nm | 14h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,030 nm | 14h 25m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,048 nm | 14h 28m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,189 nm | 14h 48m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GIL?
- Gilgit Airport's longest paved runway is 5,400 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 GIL?
- Gilgit Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,400 ft on a paved surface.
- What is the nearest major airport to GIL?
- The closest alternate is Skardu International Airport (KDU), about 68 nm away, followed by Tashikuergan Hongqilafu Airport (HQL) at 114 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GIL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 4m (4,589 nm), Seattle about 13h 43m (5,723 nm), Boston about 13h 45m (5,738 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.