Medium airport · Chitral, Pakistan
Chitral Airport
Chitral Airport is a medium airport serving Chitral, Pakistan. Its IATA code is CJL. Its ICAO code is OPCH. It has 1 runway, longest 5,741 ft (ASP). Elevation 4,920 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Chitral, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | CJL |
| ICAO code | OPCH |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 1 runway, longest 5,741 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 4,920 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.8862° N, 71.7999° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
History
in May 2019, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority began development work at Chitral airport.
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Chitral Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Chitral Gol National Park · Pakistan · 8.1 miles away
- Shandur National Park · Pakistan · 44.5 miles away
- Nuristan National Park · Afghanistan · 77.9 miles away
- Broghil Valley National Park · Pakistan · 90.6 miles away
- Manglot National Park · Pakistan · 90.6 miles away
- Saiful Muluk National Park · Pakistan · 127.4 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
More airports in Pakistan
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Chitral Airport?
Chitral Airport — its IATA code is CJL and its ICAO code is OPCH.
Where is Chitral Airport located?
Chitral Airport serves Chitral, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 35.8862° N, 71.7999° E.
What is the history of Chitral Airport?
in May 2019, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority began development work at Chitral airport.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5248
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chitral_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.