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OPLA
Allama Iqbal International Airport · Lahore
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
712 ft / 217 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 118.10 MHz (LAHORE TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
18L/36R · 11,024 ft · ConcreteLIGHTED18R/36L · 9,000 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Allama Iqbal International Airport (OPLA), located in Lahore, 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 712 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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.
Full Name
Allama Iqbal International Airport
ICAO / IATA
OPLA / LHE
Municipality
Lahore
Country
Region
PK-PB — Punjab
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
712 ft
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Runway 18L / 36R
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,024 ft / 3,360 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 181° / 1°
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 181° / 1°
RWY 18L (181°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36R (1°)
109.90 MHz
IDENT: I-LHE | CRS: 360°
Runway 18R / 36L
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 9,000 ft / 2,743 m
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 181° / 1°
Runway Width: 151 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 181° / 1°
RWY 18R (181°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36L (1°)
No ILS / Visual Only
APP LAHORE APP
121.30 MHz
ATIS ATIS
126.30 MHz
GND LAHORE GND
118.40 MHz
TWR LAHORE TWR
118.10 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026