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Jinnah International Airport

Karachi, Sindh (Pakistan)

IATA: KHI ICAO: OPKC

Longest Active Runway

11,155 ft

3,400 meters

Field Elevation

100 ft

30 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

24.9065°, 67.1608°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

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RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#333 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#539 of 7558

Top 7.3% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Pakistan)

#7 in PK

#7 of 44 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+11.6%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Jinnah International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,155 ft (3,400 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #333. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #539 worldwide (Top 7.3%) and #7 nationally in Pakistan.

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Editorial Aerodrome Deep Dive: Jinnah International Airport (KHI)

Curated Aerodrome Profile

Jinnah International Airport is Pakistan's premier commercial and cargo gateway. Its dual parallel runways allow simultaneous arrival and departure management for widebodies flying to the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Located at 100 ft MSL, KHI provides superior sea-level engine thrust compared to high-altitude northern Pakistani airfields, serving as the central operating base for Pakistan International Airlines.

Runway Layout & Magnetic Alignments

Dual parallel runways: 07L/25R (11,155 ft / 3,400 m) and 07R/25L (10,500 ft / 3,200 m).

Expansion Milestones & Predecessor Facilities

Pioneered commercial aviation in the Indian subcontinent; home to the historic 1929 British airship hangar. Commissioned the modern Jinnah Terminal complex in 1992.

Regional Differentiation & Cluster Role

Pakistan's largest and busiest aviation hub, located on the Arabian Sea coast 580 NM southwest of Islamabad (ISB).

Data Nuances & Operational Quirks

Proximity to the Arabian Sea at 100 ft elevation brings coastal breezes, but summer pre-monsoon dust storms require vigilant runway foreign object debris (FOD) checks.

📚 Official Aerodrome Sourcing: Pakistan National Civil Aviation Authority · State Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) & ICAO Annex 14 Standards

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🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Jinnah International Airport operates at a surveyed field elevation of 100 ft (30 m MSL) in Karachi. Situated in low-lying coastal terrain, the aerodrome benefits from dense ambient atmospheric pressure, maximizing turbine engine thrust and wing lift efficiency across all departure vectors.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

0 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Pakistan's largest and busiest aviation hub, located on the Arabian Sea coast 580 NM southwest of Islamabad (ISB). The facility operates as an isolated regional aviation anchor with no other major paved commercial aerodromes within 100 NM.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,155 ft (3,400 m)

Jinnah International Airport's active flight strips comprise 07R/25L (11,155 ft), 07L/25R (10,500 ft). With a longest active threshold of 11,155 ft (3,400 m), the aerodrome satisfies unrestricted long-haul takeoff and landing distance requirements for heavy twin-aisle and four-engine widebodies (ICAO Code 4E/4F).

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
07R/25L	11,155 ft (3400m)	151 ft (46m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
07L/25R	10,500 ft (3200m)	151 ft (46m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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