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Chitral Airport

Chitral, Pakistan

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ICAO

OPCH

Elevation

4920 ft

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The Essence of Chitral Airport

CJL

Location

Chitral · KP · Pakistan

Connectivity

2 routes · 2 destinations

Position

35.886°, 71.800° · 4920 ft elev.

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Gateway to Pakistan's remote and scenic Chitral Valley.

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Chitral, Pakistan

Chitral Airport (IATA: CJL, ICAO: OPCH) is a small domestic airport serving the town of Chitral in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. Situated at an elevation of approximately 4,946 feet (1,507 meters) above sea level, it operates amid the dramatic Hindu Kush mountain range, making it one of the more challenging airports in the region. The airport primarily supports domestic connectivity for the isolated Chitral district, which is otherwise accessible only by mountain roads that can be closed during winter months. It plays a vital role in maintaining year-round links for local residents, government officials, and tourists visiting the area. Due to its mountainous surroundings and high elevation, flight operations at Chitral Airport are highly dependent on weather conditions and are subject to frequent cancellations and delays. The runway and facilities are modest, suited to smaller turboprop aircraft.

Terminals

The airport has a single small terminal building handling all domestic passenger traffic.

Getting to & from

Ground transport from the airport to Chitral town is mainly via private taxis and local vehicles, as no formal public bus service connects the airport.

Airlines here

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is the primary carrier operating scheduled domestic flights at Chitral Airport.

Notable facts

›Located at approximately 4,946 feet (1,507 m) elevation in the Hindu Kush mountains.
›Flights are frequently cancelled or delayed due to adverse mountain weather conditions.
›The airport is critical for connectivity during winter when mountain roads may be blocked by snow.
›It serves a predominantly domestic route network with no international services.
›The surrounding terrain makes approaches and departures technically demanding for pilots.

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Airlines serving this airport

Pakistan International Airlines

Routes

CJL → PEWPK · ATR

CJL → ISBPK · ATR

Aircraft operating here

Aerospatiale/Alenia ATR 42-6002 routes

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Encyclopaedia

Chitral Airport is a small domestic airport situated 2 NM (3.7 km) north of the city centre of Chitral, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

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Latest news

Independent News Pakistan· 6/1/2026

Governor KP hails launch of south air flights to DI Khan, Chitral Breaking

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cbsnews.com· 12/7/2016

Pakistan International Airlines plane crash after jet disappears following take-off from Chitral airport

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dawn.com· 6/30/2025

River eroding Chitral Airport Road section

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Chitral Today· 1/22/2024

Suspension of PIA flights affects tourism in Chitral

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PAMIR TIMES· 1/20/2013

CAA urged to compensate landowners near Chitral Airport

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Chitral Air Port

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Chitral Airport

Airport in Chitral

Chitral Airport is a small domestic airport situated 2 NM (3.7 km) north of the city centre of Chitral, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.

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