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Parachinar Airport
Parachinar Airport (OPPC/PAJ) serves Parachinar, Pakistan. This is a small airport with 1 runway (16/34). Field elevation is 5800 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Operations
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OPPC
- Name: Parachinar Airport
- Type: small_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 33.9021
- Longitude: 70.071602
- Elevation: 5800 ft
- Country: Pakistan
- Municipality: Parachinar
- IATA Code: PAJ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 16/34
- Designation: 16/34
- Dimensions: 1219m
- Surface: UNK
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Not lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: N/A
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Pakistan CAA and military coordination required. Security clearance mandatory.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 4200 PKR per tonne
- Parking Fee: First 4 hours free; approximately 2000 PKR per tonne per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: PKR
- Remarks: Parachinar Airport. CAA Pakistan operated. KPK province. Near Afghan border. Very limited services.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Very limited or no fuel supply. Must tanker fuel. Remote mountain location near Afghan border.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic airport. No customs/immigration. Security sensitive tribal area.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Daylight operations only. Elevation 1,725m (5,659 ft). Mountainous terrain. Security sensitive area. Limited infrastructure.
Airport Services
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Pakistan Permit Requirements
Slow
Overflight: 3d
Landing: 7d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: 96 hours (4 days) for security screening; 48 working hours minimum
- Landing Lead Time: 6 business days
Private / GA Operations:
Private flights require PCAA permit and military approval. Security-sensitive, allow extra time.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What fuel is available at OPPC?
- Parachinar Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does OPPC require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Parachinar Airport (Pakistan).
- Does OPPC require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Parachinar Airport.