Airports / Pakistan / MWD
Mianwali Air Base.
Mianwali, Pakistan · 690 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
OPMI
IATA MWD
0
Operators based
690
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
52 nm
To the nearest alternate
Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] (DSK).
Overview
Mianwali Air Base, listed as OPMI / MWD, is a mid-sized airport in Mianwali, Pakistan. The airport sits 690 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MWD for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] (DSK, 52 nm), Mushaf Air Base (SGI, 64 nm), and Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW, 86 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 10,348-foot paved runway, MWD can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MWD depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mianwali.
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Field capability
ICAO
OPMI
IATA
MWD
FAA / Local
OPMI
Elevation
690 ft
Coordinates
32.5631° N · 71.5707° 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
No
Elevation vs Pakistan fields
state range 29–7,316 ft
At 690 ft, MWD sits higher than 51% of the 39 Pakistan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 10,348 ft
- 06L/24R10,348 ft × 97 ftAsphaltUnlit
- 06R/24L10,161 ft × 156 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 10,348 ft
MWD's 10,348 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.
- 52nmDSKDera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE]Dera Ismael Khan
- 64nmSGIMushaf Air BaseSargodha
- 86nmPEWBacha Khan International AirportPeshawar
- 87nmISBIslamabad International AirportAttock
- 89nmATGMinhas Air BaseKamra
- 93nmOPRSRisalpur Air BaseRisalpur
Location
Open the full mapOPMI · Mianwali Air Base · Mianwali, Pakistan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MWD on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,824 nm | 11h 37m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,860 nm | 14h 2m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,945 nm | 14h 14m |
| New York (TEB) | 6,006 nm | 14h 22m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,180 nm | 14h 46m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,191 nm | 14h 48m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,232 nm | 14h 54m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,399 nm | 15h 17m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MWD?
- Mianwali Air Base's longest paved runway is 10,348 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 MWD?
- Mianwali Air Base has 2 runways; the longest measures 10,348 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MWD?
- The closest alternate is Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] (DSK), about 52 nm away, followed by Mushaf Air Base (SGI) at 64 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MWD to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 37m (4,824 nm), Boston about 14h 2m (5,860 nm), Seattle about 14h 14m (5,945 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.