Airport guide
Gilgit AirportIATA code GIL
Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Gilgit, Pakistan in Asia. The airfield connects travelers with essential regional transit routes and operating carrier options.
- Serves
- Gilgit, Pakistan
- Codes
- GIL · OPGT
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Region
- Asia
Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Gilgit, Pakistan in Asia. Operating on Asia/Karachi local time at coordinates 35.920°, 74.330°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Travelers navigating Gilgit Airport (GIL) are encouraged to confirm terminal layouts, ground transport connections into Gilgit, and flight schedules with their operating carrier prior to travel.
Gilgit Airport details
- IATA code
- GIL
- ICAO code
- OPGT
- City
- Gilgit
- Country
- Pakistan
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Coordinates
- 35.919°, 74.334°
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 12 Jun 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Gilgit Airport’s own pages.
GIL airport facts
- Size class
- Medium airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 1,462 m (4,796 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Skardu International Airport KDU · 127 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at GIL
Source: OurAirports (opens in a new tab) runways data (public domain), retrieved 5 Oct 2026. Not an aeronautical source — not for navigation.
2 open runways. Longest 07/25: 1,646 m, asphalt.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 1,646 m5,400 ft | 30 m | asphalt | Not listed as lit |
| 09/27 | 300 m983 ft | 15 m | concrete | Not listed as lit |
Routes from GIL
Originfacts does not track any routes from GIL yet, so no route records are listed here. Check current schedules with the airlines or the airport.
Terminals, transport and parking at GIL
Terminal assignments, ground transport into Gilgit, parking, lounges and accessibility services have not been verified against Gilgit Airport’s own pages yet, so none are listed here.
Check directly:Map of the airport location (opens in a new tab)
Before you travel
- Confirm your terminal with the operating airline.
- Check the check-in and bag-drop cut-off times on your booking.
- Allow extra time if you need to change terminals or check bags in again.
- Check your flight status before you leave for the airport.
Airports near Gilgit
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
Gilgit Airport: common questions
Where is Gilgit Airport?
Gilgit Airport serves Gilgit, Pakistan. Its coordinates in OurAirports are 35.919°, 74.334°.
What are the airport codes for Gilgit Airport?
The IATA code is GIL and the ICAO code is OPGT.
What time zone is GIL in?
Gilgit Airport is in the Asia/Karachi time zone.
How many runways does Gilgit Airport have?
OurAirports lists 2 open runways at GIL: 07/25 (1,646 m (5,400 ft), asphalt); 09/27 (300 m (983 ft), concrete).
Who operates Gilgit Airport?
Per Wikidata, GIL is operated by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
What is the elevation of Gilgit Airport?
OurAirports gives GIL’s elevation as 1,462 m (4,796 ft) above sea level.
Sources
Nothing on this page is verified by hand yet. Each section comes from the dataset below, with its date where the dataset has one. Terminal, transport and parking details are left out until they can be read from Gilgit Airport’s own pages.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record12 Jun 2026
- Coordinates, runways, type, elevationOurAirports (opens in a new tab) — public domain5 Oct 2026
- Opening, operator, passengers, hubsWikidata item Q2985800 (opens in a new tab) — CC05 Oct 2026
- Nearby airportsCalculated from airport coordinates—
- Terminals and transportNot yet verified—
Background reading:Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)