Runway
Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
IATA: GWD ICAO: OPGW
Longest Active Runway
12,000 ft
3,658 meters
Field Elevation
61 ft
19 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
25.2967°, 62.4988°
LARGE AIRPORT
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How ranks work → Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing
RunwayFacts Published Dataset
tied #193 of 650
In curated primary commercial index
Global Commercial Universe
#313 of 7558
Top 4.2% percentile worldwide
For airports with equal runway length, the worldwide order does not indicate a length difference.
National Standing (Pakistan)
#4 of 8 in PK
#4 of 44 in full national registry
vs Large Airport Median
+20%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 GWD in numbers: 12,000 ft longest runway · tied #193 of 650 published · #313 of 7,558 worldwide (top 4.2%) · #4 in Pakistan.
🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis
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Elevation & National Context
Lowland Aerodrome (<2,000 ft)
GWD lies at 19 m (61 ft), #494 of 650 published airports by elevation and 21.8 percentile among 7,558 worldwide. It is 714 ft below the Pakistan median (775 ft, 8 airports); KDU is highest at 7,316 ft, 7,255 ft higher than GWD.
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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)
0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity
No published neighbour with a paved runway of 5,000 ft or more within 100 NM of GWD. Nearest published airport: Muscat International Airport (MCT), 252 NM, 13,386 ft (1,386 ft longer than GWD); none other within 250 NM.
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Runway Inventory & National Standing
Primary Runway: 12,000 ft (3,658 m)
GWD runway: 07/25 12,000 × 148 ft concrete (con). +20% vs the 10,000 ft baseline.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 12,000 ft (3658 m / 3.658 km) | 148 ft (45m) | Concrete (CON) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Source: OurAirports Open Aviation Database, snapshot 2026-09-01 · Provenance →