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Allama Iqbal International Airport

Lahore, Punjab (Pakistan)

IATA: LHE ICAO: OPLA

Longest Active Runway

11,024 ft

3,360 meters

Field Elevation

712 ft

217 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

31.5216°, 74.4036°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#354 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#571 of 7558

Top 7.6% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Pakistan)

#8 in PK

#8 of 44 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+10.2%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Allama Iqbal International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,024 ft (3,360 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #354. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #571 worldwide (Top 7.6%) and #8 nationally in Pakistan.

🔬 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

Positioned at 712 ft (217 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

3 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 3 neighboring aerodromes, Allama Iqbal International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ) lies just 23.1 NM away with a 12,000 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,024 ft (3,360 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,360 m) and paved surface engineering, Allama Iqbal International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
18L/36R	11,024 ft (3360m)	151 ft (46m)	`Concrete (CON)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
18R/36L	9,000 ft (2743m)	151 ft (46m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (Amritsar)	`ATQ`	23.1 NM (42.8 km)	12,000 ft	✅ Lighted
Sialkot International Airport (Sialkot)	`SKT`	60.9 NM (112.8 km)	11,811 ft	✅ Lighted
Halwara International Airport (Halwara)	`HWR`	78.3 NM (145 km)	10,007 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ 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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