Gilgit Airport Code: GIL / OPGT

What is the Gilgit airport code?

The airport code for Gilgit Airport is GIL. 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 OPGT, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2909 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code OPGT begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.

Where is GIL?

Gilgit Airport serves Gilgit, Pakistan. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 35.92° N, 74.33° E. At 4796 ft (1462 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at GIL

It has 2 runways. The longest is 5,400 ft (1.65 km), designated 07/25.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Gilgit?

The IATA airport code for Gilgit Airport in Gilgit is GIL. Its ICAO code is OPGT.

What is the 3-letter code for Gilgit?

The 3-letter IATA code for Gilgit Airport in Gilgit is GIL.

What airport is GIL?

GIL is Gilgit Airport, located in Gilgit, Pakistan.

What country is GIL in?

GIL (Gilgit Airport) is in Pakistan.

Where is GIL airport located?

Gilgit Airport (GIL) is in Gilgit, Pakistan, at coordinates 35.9188, 74.3336.

What is the ICAO code for Gilgit Airport?

The ICAO code for Gilgit Airport is OPGT. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code GIL.

What is the difference between GIL and OPGT?

GIL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OPGT is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Gilgit Airport.

Nearby and related airports

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