Airport guide
Skardu AirportIATA code KDU
Skardu Airport (KDU/OPSD) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Skardu, Pakistan in Asia. The airfield connects travelers with essential regional transit routes and operating carrier options.
- Serves
- Skardu, Pakistan
- Codes
- KDU · OPSD
- IATA · ICAO
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Region
- Asia
Skardu Airport (KDU/OPSD) is the primary air passenger gateway serving Skardu, Pakistan in Asia. Operating on Asia/Karachi local time at coordinates 35.300°, 75.730°, the airfield functions as an active commercial transit hub for scheduled regional and international flights. Travelers navigating Skardu Airport (KDU) are encouraged to confirm terminal layouts, ground transport connections into Skardu, and flight schedules with their operating carrier prior to travel.
Skardu Airport details
- IATA code
- KDU
- ICAO code
- OPSD
- City
- Skardu
- Country
- Pakistan
- Region
- Asia
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Coordinates
- 35.339°, 75.539°
- From OurAirports
Codes, region and time zone come from the Originfacts airport record (last updated 10 Jul 2026). Fields marked otherwise come from the dataset named on them. None are verified by hand against Skardu Airport’s own pages.
KDU airport facts
- Size class
- Large airport
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026); OurAirports’ own classification
- Elevation
- 2,230 m (7,316 ft)
- From OurAirports (5 Oct 2026)
- Passengers, 2024
- 555,267
- Per Wikidata (opens in a new tab) (retrieved 5 Oct 2026) — no reference given there
- Nearest airport with scheduled flights
- Gilgit Airport GIL · 127 km
- OurAirports scheduled-service flag; straight-line distance calculated
Runways at KDU
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, all lit. Longest 14L/32R: 3,656 m, asphalt.
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 3,656 m11,995 ft | 31 m | asphalt | Lit |
| 14R/32L | 3,656 m11,995 ft | 46 m | asphalt | Lit |
Routes from KDU
Originfacts does not track any routes from KDU yet, so no route records are listed here. Check current schedules with the airlines or the airport’s own site.
Terminals, transport and parking at KDU
Terminal assignments, ground transport into Skardu, parking, lounges and accessibility services have not been verified against Skardu Airport’s own pages yet, so none are listed here.
Check directly:skarduairport.com (opens in a new tab)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 Skardu
Straight-line distances calculated from each airport’s coordinates in the Originfacts airport records. Road distances are longer.
Skardu Airport: common questions
Where is Skardu Airport?
Skardu Airport serves Skardu, Pakistan. Its coordinates in OurAirports are 35.339°, 75.539°.
What are the airport codes for Skardu Airport?
The IATA code is KDU and the ICAO code is OPSD.
What time zone is KDU in?
Skardu Airport is in the Asia/Karachi time zone.
What is the official website of Skardu Airport?
The airport’s official website is skarduairport.com. For questions about a booking, contact the operating airline.
How many runways does Skardu Airport have?
OurAirports lists 2 open runways at KDU: 14L/32R (3,656 m (11,995 ft), asphalt); 14R/32L (3,656 m (11,995 ft), asphalt).
How many passengers use Skardu Airport?
Wikidata records 555,267 passengers for 2024, the latest year it holds.
Who operates Skardu Airport?
Per Wikidata, KDU is operated by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.
What is the elevation of Skardu Airport?
OurAirports gives KDU’s elevation as 2,230 m (7,316 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 Skardu Airport’s own pages.
- Codes, location, time zoneOriginfacts airport record10 Jul 2026
- Official websiteOurAirports (opens in a new tab)5 Oct 2026
- Coordinates, runways, type, elevationOurAirports (opens in a new tab) — public domain5 Oct 2026
- Opening, operator, passengers, hubsWikidata item Q2633552 (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)