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OPGT

Gilgit Airport · Gilgit

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
4,796 ft / 1,462 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.10 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Gilgit Airport (OPGT), located in Gilgit, Pakistan. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 4,796 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 5,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Gilgit Airport
ICAO / IATA
OPGT / GIL
Municipality
Gilgit
Country
Region
PK-GB — Gilgit-Baltistan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
4,796 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 07 / 25
UNLIT
Runway Length: 5,400 ft / 1,646 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 72° / 252°
RWY 07 (72°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 25 (252°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 09 / 27
UNLIT
Runway Length: 983 ft / 300 m
Runway Width: 49 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 90° / 270°
RWY 09 (90°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 27 (270°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

RDO RDO
292.30 MHz
TWR TWR
119.10 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

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127 km / 68 nm
OPMF
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191 km / 103 nm
CN-0237
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212 km / 114 nm
OPSS
Saidu Sharif Airport
218 km / 118 nm
VISRILS
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport
219 km / 118 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026