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OPSD

Skardu Airport · Skardu

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
7,316 ft / 2,230 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 119.70 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Skardu Airport (OPSD), located in Skardu, 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 7,316 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
Skardu Airport
ICAO / IATA
OPSD / KDU
Municipality
Skardu
Country
Region
PK-GB — Gilgit-Baltistan
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
7,316 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 14 / 32
UNLIT
Runway Length: 11,998 ft / 3,657 m
Runway Width: 98 ft / 30 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 147° / 327°
RWY 14 (147°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 32 (327°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 15 / 33
UNLIT
Runway Length: 6,501 ft / 1,982 m
Runway Width: 101 ft / 31 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 152.6° / 332.6°
RWY 15 (152.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (332.6°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

GND TWR
121.80 MHz
RDO RDO
292.30 MHz
TWR TWR
119.70 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OPGT
Gilgit Airport
127 km / 68 nm
VISRILS
Sheikh ul Alam International Airport
165 km / 89 nm
OPMF
Muzaffarabad Airport
216 km / 116 nm
VILH
Leh Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport
227 km / 123 nm
OPRT
Rawalakot Airport
229 km / 124 nm

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