GIL Airport Code, Gilgit Airport
GIL is the IATA airport code for Gilgit Airport, a regional airport serving Gilgit, Pakistan. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, OPGT.
What airport is GIL?
GIL is the IATA airport code for Gilgit Airport, in Gilgit, Pakistan. The same airport has the ICAO code OPGT.
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.
| IATA airport code | GIL |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | OPGT |
| Airport | Gilgit Airport |
| City | Gilgit |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Runways | 2 |
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Where is GIL airport located?
Gilgit Airport (GIL) is in Gilgit, Pakistan, at coordinates 35.9188, 74.3336.
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 IATA code for Gilgit Airport?
The IATA code for Gilgit Airport in Gilgit is GIL. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Gilgit?
The 3-letter IATA code for Gilgit Airport in Gilgit is GIL.
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.
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