Pakistan has around 40 airports across the country. In this article, I will give you detailed information about air transport network of Pakistan.
Types of Airports in Pakistan
| Type of Airport | Number (Approx.) | Description |
| International Airports | 12 | Handle international flights with customs and immigration facilities |
| Domestic Airports | 20+ | Operate flights within Pakistan only |
| Military Airbases | 10+ | Used by Pakistan Air Force; some shared with civil aviation |
| Non-operational/Inactive | Few | Airports that are closed or under renovation |
International Airports in Pakistan
These airports connect Pakistan with other countries. They have customs, immigration and facilities for international airlines.
| Airport Name | City | Province |
| Jinnah International Airport | Karachi | Sindh |
| Allama Iqbal International Airport | Lahore | Punjab |
| Islamabad International Airport | Islamabad | Capital Territory |
| Bacha Khan International Airport | Peshawar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Quetta International Airport | Quetta | Balochistan |
| Multan International Airport | Multan | Punjab |
| Faisalabad International Airport | Faisalabad | Punjab |
| Sialkot International Airport | Sialkot | Punjab |
| Skardu International Airport | Skardu | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Gwadar International Airport | Gwadar | Balochistan |
| Turbat International Airport | Turbat | Balochistan |
| Rahim Yar Khan (Shaikh Zayed Intl.) | Rahim Yar Khan | Punjab |
Domestic Airports in Pakistan
These airports handle local flights within the country. Some are small and used by limited airlines.
| Airport Name | City | Province |
| Bahawalpur Airport | Bahawalpur | Punjab |
| Dera Ghazi Khan Airport | D.G. Khan | Punjab |
| Chitral Airport | Chitral | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Gilgit Airport | Gilgit | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Panjgur Airport | Panjgur | Balochistan |
| Dalbandin Airport | Dalbandin | Balochistan |
| Moenjodaro Airport | Larkana | Sindh |
| Zhob Airport | Zhob | Balochistan |
| Nawabshah Airport | Nawabshah | Sindh |
| Parachinar Airport | Parachinar | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Bannu Airport | Bannu | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Kohat Airport | Kohat | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
Military Airbases in Pakistan
These are controlled by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Some are shared with civilian authorities especially during emergencies or limited civil operations.
| Airbase Name | Location | Notes |
| PAF Base Masroor | Karachi | Largest airbase in Pakistan |
| PAF Base Nur Khan | Rawalpindi | Near Islamabad airport |
| PAF Base Samungli | Quetta | Shared with civil airport |
| PAF Base Mianwali | Mianwali | Training base |
| PAF Base Mushaf | Sargodha | Strategic operations base |
| PAF Base Shahbaz | Jacobabad | Often used for joint training |
| PAF Base Minhas | Kamra | Aircraft manufacturing site |
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