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Gilgit Airport (GIL) – Live Flights, Arrivals & Departures

Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT) serves Gilgit in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. The airfield sits at 4,796 ft (1,462 m) above sea level and has 2 runways, the longest measuring 5,400 ft (1,646 m). The terminal area is about 2 km in a straight line from the centre of Gilgit.

IATA codeGIL
ICAO codeOPGT
City servedGilgit
Province / regionGilgit-Baltistan
Elevation4,796 ft (1,462 m)
Runways2
Longest runway5,400 ft (1,646 m)
Coordinates35.919, 74.334
Straight-line distance to city centreabout 2 km

Live traffic near GIL

Aircraft within about 90 km of Gilgit Airport that are arriving, departing or on the ground, from live ADS-B data:

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Runways

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLit
07/255,400 ft (1,646 m)98 ft (30 m)AsphaltNo/unknown
09/27983 ft (300 m)49 ft (15 m)ConcreteNo/unknown

More about GIL

Routes tracked from and to GIL

Weather and flying conditions

Flights to mountain airports typically operate under visual flight rules, so low cloud, poor visibility, wind or snow can cancel or delay flights even when the sky above looks clear. Winter and the monsoon season are the most disruption-prone periods. See the live GIL METAR and TAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the IATA code of Gilgit Airport?

The IATA code is GIL.

What is the ICAO code of Gilgit Airport?

The ICAO code is OPGT. Pilots, air traffic control and weather reports (METAR/TAF) use it.

How many runways does Gilgit Airport have?

2 runways (07/25, 09/27).

Where is Gilgit Airport?

At 35.919°N, 74.334°E, serving Gilgit, Gilgit-Baltistan. It is about 2 km from the city centre in a straight line.

Can I see GIL flights landing live?

Yes. The live aircraft board near GIL shows aircraft that are arriving and departing, using ADS-B data. See arrivals and departures.

Does this site show scheduled flight times for GIL?

No. FlightRadar.pk uses free ADS-B position data, which does not include airline schedules, gates or terminals. For scheduled times check the airline or the airport.