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OPSF

Faisal Air Base · Karachi

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
29 ft / 9 m
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 122.50 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
08/26 · 8,060 ft · AsphaltLIGHTED
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Faisal Air Base (OPSF), located in Karachi, 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 29 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
Faisal Air Base
ICAO / IATA
OPSF / —
Municipality
Karachi
Country
Region
PK-SD — Sindh
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
5,000 ft
Elevation
29 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 08 / 26
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 8,060 ft / 2,457 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 79° / 259°
RWY 08 (79°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 26 (259°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

TWR TWR
122.50 MHz

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

OPKCILS
Jinnah International Airport
6 km / 3 nm
OPMR
Masroor Air Base
18 km / 10 nm
OPSN
Sehwan Sharif Airport
188 km / 101 nm
OPNH
Shaheed Benazirabad Airport
197 km / 106 nm
OPMJ
Moenjodaro Airport
292 km / 158 nm

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