Chitral Airport Code: CJL / OPCH

What is the Chitral airport code?

The airport code for Chitral Airport is CJL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code OPCH, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2330 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code OPCH begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.

Where is CJL?

Chitral Airport serves Chitral, Pakistan. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 35.89° N, 71.80° E. At 4920 ft (1500 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at CJL

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 5,741 ft (1.75 km), designated 02/20.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Chitral?

The IATA airport code for Chitral Airport in Chitral is CJL. Its ICAO code is OPCH.

What is the 3-letter code for Chitral?

The 3-letter IATA code for Chitral Airport in Chitral is CJL.

What airport is CJL?

CJL is Chitral Airport, located in Chitral, Pakistan.

What country is CJL in?

CJL (Chitral Airport) is in Pakistan.

Where is CJL airport located?

Chitral Airport (CJL) is in Chitral, Pakistan, at coordinates 35.88621, 71.79992.

What is the ICAO code for Chitral Airport?

The ICAO code for Chitral Airport is OPCH. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code CJL.

What is the difference between CJL and OPCH?

CJL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OPCH is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Chitral Airport.

Nearby and related airports

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