Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Sialkot International Airport
Sialkot, Punjab (Pakistan)
IATA: SKT ICAO: OPST
Longest Active Runway
11,811 ft
3,600 meters
Field Elevation
837 ft
255 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
32.5359°, 74.3646°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#6 in Pakistan
Among 44 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#371 Worldwide
Top 5.2% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#2626 MSL
Top 37.3% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+18.1%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Sialkot International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,811 ft (3,600 m). It ranks as the #6 longest runway in Pakistan and #371 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22L/04R | 11,811 ft (3600m) | 150 ft (46m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (Amritsar) | ATQ | 54.3 NM (100.6 km) | 12,000 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Allama Iqbal International Airport (Lahore) | LHE | 60.9 NM (112.8 km) | 11,024 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Srinagar International Airport (Srinagar) | SXR | 89.5 NM (165.8 km) | 12,090 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Islamabad International Airport (Attock) | ISB | 98.5 NM (182.4 km) | 12,001 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)