Gwadar International Airport (IATA: GWD, ICAO: OPGD) is an international airport situated 14 km (9 miles) north of the city centre of Gwadar in the Balochistan province of Pakistan.
A New Gwardar International Airport (NGIA) is being built and will be country's biggest when completed in 2022. Occupying 4,300 acres (17 km²) of land, it is located in Gurandani, 26km north-east of the existing airport in Gwadar City on the south-western Arabian Sea coast of Balochistan region. NGIA is expected to cost $246 million. It is fully funded by China as a grant.
A Seamless Transition from the Ground Up, your experience on the ground with us is just as important as in the air. Our team of experts continually work to improve the quality of the end-to-end services, we deliver on ground to facilitate our valuable customer flights at OPGD GWD Ground Handling Gwadar Pakistan from arrival till departure.
OPGD GWD Gwadar Airline Ground Support
ICAO | OPGD |
IATA | GWD |
Airport | Gwadar Intl Airport |
City | Gwadar |
State | Balochistan |
Country | Pakistan |
Airport Type | Civil |
Airport Of Entry | Yes |
Time | UTC +5 |
Operating 24 Hours | No |
Longest Runway | 6503 x 75, 06/24 |
Slots Required | No |
Airport Restrictions | No |
Noise Restrictions | No |
Latitude | N25-13.9 |
Longitude | E062-19.8 |
Elevation | 32 FT |
Magnetic Variation |
Ground Handling Services
- Landing Permit
- Ground Handling Arrangement
- Flight Supervision
- Navigation Charges
- Flight Planning including Weather and NOTAM
- 24 Hours Flight Watch
- Flight Follow Up
- Fuel Uplift On Credit Bases
- Aircraft Refueling Coordination
- Flight Catering
- Crew Hotel Arrangement
- Ground Transportation
- Passenger Handler
- Cargo Ground Handling
- Ramp Services In Airport
- Weather & NOTAM Briefings
- Arrival / Departure General Declaration Clearance from Government Authorities
- Security Arrangements For Passengers, Crew & Aircraft
- The above services are available in any combination to suit your needs
- Provision of OPGD GWD airport ground handling services for all types of aircrafts through authorized ground handling companies at any location in Pakistan
Non Schedule / Schedule Operations
In pursuance to the Convention on International Civil Aviation, signed at Chicago on 7th December 1944 (Chicago Conventions), Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) issues the following types of flight permissions to foreign registered aircraft subject to the conditions specified hereunder:
- Landing Permission
- Helicopter Flight/Aerial Photography/Aerial Spray/Low Flying By Fixed Wing Aircraft
- Operations To Joint Users/Disused Airfield
- VVIP Or VIP Flight Permission
Landing Permissions
The permission for non-schedule flights will only be given to Authorized Flight Permission Agents.
Passenger / Business Charter Flights
- Details of passengers on board, their passport no. nationality, address & contact numbers in Pakistan
- Purpose of travel
- Aircraft Specification
- Copy of AOC with validity
- Copy of AWC with validity
- Confirmation of comprehensive insurance coverage (hull, pax, crew & third party) as per ICAO Montréal convention 1999
- Tentative stay of each passenger in Pakistan & proposed date of departure
- Details of any cargo on board
- For business charter flights confirmation letter of invitation from the inviting organization, company or a person i.e. receiving party details
Cargo Charter Flights
- Specific details of cargo on board
- Aircraft Specification
- Copy of AOC with validity
- Copy of AWC with validity
- Confirmation of comprehensive insurance coverage (hull, passengers, crew & third party) as per ICAO Montréal Convention 1999
Helicopter Flight
Permission for Helicopter flight operating at an altitude below 10000 ft shall be issued in coordination with concerned security agencies for which at least 15 days’ notice is required.
Aerial Photography & Aerial Spray
Permission for Aerial photography & Aerial spray flights operating at altitude below 10000 ft shall be issued in coordination with concerned security agencies for which at least 15 days’ notice required.
Low Flying By Fixed Wing Aircraft
Permission for low flying by fixed wing aircraft operating at an altitude below 10000 ft shall be issued in coordination with concerned security agencies for which at least 15 days’ notice is required.
Demonstration Flight
Operator is to request for permission for demonstration flight by foreign registered civil aircraft at least 10 days in advance. Permission will be issued in coordination with concerned security agencies.
VVIP Or VIP Flight Permission
Permission for VVIP or VIP flights shall be processed through Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Islamabad Pakistan for prior approval of the Federal Government through diplomatic channels.
Permission will be issued on receipt of the concurrence from MOFA by Air Transport Directorate, CAA.
Military Flight Clearances
Clearances for all military flights operated by military aircraft and to military/civil airfields are given by Air Headquarters.
Local Traffic Regulations:
Visual circling permitted to the North of Airfield only.
Airport Regulations:
Marshaller assistance can be requested through control tower. When a local regulation deemed important for the safe operation of aircraft on apron, the information will be given to each aircraft by the control tower.
Taxiing To And From Stands:
Arriving and departing aircraft shall taxi till end of runway and execute 180° turn on the Turn Pad provided at both ends of RWY to avoid damage to runway surface. All Pilots to adhere to procedure and execute turn at Turning pad only. Arriving aircraft will be allocated a stand number by the control tower for NOSE-OUT parking. Departing aircraft shall contact Gwadar Tower for start up approval five minutes before ready. Expect ATC clearance together with start up approval. Start up approval remain valid for 05 minutes. In case of delay fresh approval shall be obtained.
Taxiing Limitations:
Taxi till end of the RWY and execute 180° turn on the Turn Pad (elevated & lighted).
Removal Of Disabled Aircraft From Runways
When an aircraft is wrecked on a runway, it is the duty of the owner or user of such aircraft to have it removed as soon as possible. if a wrecked aircraft is not removed from the runway as quickly as possible by the owner or user, the aircraft will be removed by the aerodrome authority at the owner's or user's expense.
Additional Information
- 15ft deep dry drain passing 67m from RWY 06.
Charts Related To An Aerodrome
- Aerodrome/ Heliport Chart - ICAO
- Instrument Approach Chart - ICAO
Gwadar Terminal - Services Availability
Custom Available | Available |
Fuel Available | No |
Fire CAT | 5 |
Crew Hotel Arrangements | Yes |
Security Arrangements | Yes |
Maintenance | No |
Crew & Passenger Lounge | Yes |
Baggage Handling | Yes |
Computerized WX Briefings | Yes |
Flight Plan Filing | Yes |
Medical Facility | Yes |
Banks & ATMs | Yes |
Currency Exchange | Yes |
VIP Catering | No |
Lavatory Service | No |
Oxygen Service | No |
Internet / WI-FI Facility | Yes |
Car Rental | No |
Conference Rooms | No |
Hangarage | No |
OPGD / GWD - Runways And Parking
RWY | 06/24 |
Dimensions | 6503 x 75 FT |
Surface | Asphalt |
PCN | 017FCYT |
ILS | No |
OPGD / GWD - Runway Declared Distance
Runway 06 |
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RWY | 06 |
TORA | 1982 |
TODA | 2333 |
ASDA | 1982 |
LDA | 1982 |
Runway 24 |
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RWY | 24 |
TORA | 1982 |
TODA | 2333 |
ASDA | 1982 |
LDA | 1982 |
Aerodrome - Communications
Tower | 121.5 Mhz |
Ground | --- |
ATIS | 121.8 Mhz |
APR | --- |
Aerodrome - Navigation Aids
Type | NDB |
ID | GD |
Name | Gwadar |
Freq | 303 Mhz |
Distance From Field | At Field |