4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Airport Infrastructure The map indicates a well-organized airport layout consisting of runways, taxiways, parking aprons, and terminal facilities.”
minhaj khalid5★ on Google
Airports / Pakistan / KDU
Large airport · KDU
Skardu International Airport.
Skardu, Pakistan · 7,316 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.5/5
Google rating
854 ratings
0
Operators based
7,316
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Skardu, PakistanELEV 7,316 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.5
Google rating
854
Google reviews
ratings on Google
7,316
Field elevation
feet above sea level
68
Nearest alternate
nm to GIL
Field standing
#3 / 29
Pakistan airports by Google rating
4.5★ across 854 Google ratings , ranked against 29 rated Pakistan fields.
68 nm
To the nearest alternate
Gilgit Airport (GIL).
Overview
Located in Skardu, Pakistan, Skardu International Airport (OPSD / KDU) operates as a large commercial airport. Field elevation is 7,316 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list KDU as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Gilgit Airport (GIL, 68 nm), Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR, 89 nm), and Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL, 123 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 11,995-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
Trip costs from KDU 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 KDU to plan your flight.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Accessibility and Transportation The airport map highlights easy access between Skardu Airport and nearby destinations.”
minhaj khalid5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The long runways enable the airport to accommodate larger aircraft and improve operational safety.”
minhaj khalid5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Skardu International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
OPSD
IATA
KDU
FAA / Local
OPSD
Elevation
7,316 ft
Coordinates
35.3387° N · 75.5386° 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 7,316 ft, KDU sits higher than 97% of the 39 Pakistan fields on the register, a high-elevation field where density altitude can trim aircraft performance on warm days.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 11,995 ft
- 14L/32R11,995 ft × 101 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14R/32L11,995 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 11,995 ft
KDU's 11,995 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, and at 7,316 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.
- 68nmGILGilgit AirportGilgit
- 89nmSXRSheikh ul Alam International AirportSrinagar
- 123nmIXLLeh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee AirportLeh
- 124nmRAZRawalakot AirportRawalakot
- 140nmHQLTashikuergan Hongqilafu AirportTashikuergan
- 148nmVIUXUdhampur Air Force StationUdhampur
Location
Open the full mapOPSD · Skardu International Airport · Skardu, Pakistan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KDU on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,601 nm | 11h 6m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,745 nm | 13h 46m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,794 nm | 13h 52m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,935 nm | 14h 12m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,055 nm | 14h 29m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 6,077 nm | 14h 32m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 6,102 nm | 14h 35m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,218 nm | 14h 52m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KDU?
- Skardu International Airport's longest paved runway is 11,995 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 KDU?
- Skardu International Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 11,995 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to KDU?
- The closest alternate is Gilgit Airport (GIL), about 68 nm away, followed by Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (SXR) at 89 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KDU to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 6m (4,601 nm), Seattle about 13h 46m (5,745 nm), Boston about 13h 52m (5,794 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.