Airport code

KDU Airport Code, Skardu International Airport

KDU is the IATA code for Skardu International Airport, the main international gateway for Skardu, Pakistan. Airlines and booking systems use KDU, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OPSD. At 7316 ft (2230 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Skardu
Country
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
35.33866, 75.53865
Elevation
7,316 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Skardu airport code?

The airport code for Skardu International Airport is KDU. 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 OPSD, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 2695 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code OPSD begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.

Where is KDU?

Skardu International Airport serves Skardu, Pakistan. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 35.34° N, 75.54° E. At 7316 ft (2230 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at KDU

It has 2 runways. The longest is 11,995 ft (3.66 km), designated 14L/32R.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Skardu?

The IATA airport code for Skardu International Airport in Skardu is KDU. Its ICAO code is OPSD.

What is the 3-letter code for Skardu?

The 3-letter IATA code for Skardu International Airport in Skardu is KDU.

What airport is KDU?

KDU is Skardu International Airport, located in Skardu, Pakistan.

What country is KDU in?

KDU (Skardu International Airport) is in Pakistan.

Where is KDU airport located?

Skardu International Airport (KDU) is in Skardu, Pakistan, at coordinates 35.33866, 75.53865.

What is the ICAO code for Skardu International Airport?

The ICAO code for Skardu International Airport is OPSD. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KDU.

What is the difference between KDU and OPSD?

KDU is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OPSD is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Skardu International Airport.

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