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OPRN

PAF Base Nur Khan · Rawalpindi

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,668 ft / 508 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 123.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
12/30 · 10,785 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for PAF Base Nur Khan (OPRN), located in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 1,668 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
PAF Base Nur Khan
ICAO / IATA
OPRN / —
Municipality
Rawalpindi
Country
Region
PK-PB — Punjab
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
1,668 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 12 / 30
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 10,785 ft / 3,287 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 118.2° / 298.2°
RWY 12 (118.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 30 (298.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

APP ISLAMABAD APP
124.90 MHz
APP CHERAT APP
125.60 MHz
ATIS ATIS
129.60 MHz
TWR TWR
123.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OPISILS
Islamabad International Airport
26 km / 14 nm
OPRT
Rawalakot Airport
70 km / 38 nm
OPMS
Minhas Air Base
70 km / 38 nm
OPMA
Mangla Airport
80 km / 43 nm
OPMF
Muzaffarabad Airport
89 km / 48 nm

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Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026