Jinnah International Airport (OPKC)

Karachi, Pakistan · Asia-Pacific

By Renzo, CPL

ICAO

OPKC

IATA

KHI

City

Karachi

Country

Pakistan

Region

Asia-Pacific

Elevation

100 ft

Runways

2 runways

Coordinates

24.9065, 67.1609

Overview

Pakistani largest airport and PIA hub. Desert climate operations with occasional dust storms.

Current Weather at OPKC

Pilots flying into or out of Jinnah International Airport should always check the latest METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) before departure. A METAR is a standardized weather observation issued every hour (or more frequently as a SPECI when conditions change rapidly). It includes wind direction and speed, visibility, cloud layers, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter setting -- everything you need for a safe go/no-go decision.

Live conditions

Current METAR

METAR OPKC 030900Z 23015KT 5000 HZ NSC 36/22 Q1003 NOSIG

Wind 230° at 15 kt — likely active runway near heading 23

Current TAF

TAF OPKC 030500Z 0306/0412 24010G20KT 5000 HZ SCT025 FM031800 26010KT 4000 HZ SCT020 FM040600 24010G20KT 5000 HZ SCT025

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Check Weather Before Your Flight

A thorough weather briefing is essential for safe flight operations at Jinnah International Airport. Here are the key weather products every pilot should review:

METARHourly surface observation for OPKC. Includes wind, visibility, ceiling, temp/dewpoint, and altimeter.
TAFTerminal Aerodrome Forecast covering the next 24-30 hours. Look for expected wind shifts, visibility changes, and precipitation.
NOTAMNotices to Air Missions for OPKC. Check for runway closures, taxiway restrictions, and navaid outages.
PIREPPilot Reports from aircraft near Karachi. Real-world turbulence, icing, and cloud top reports.
SIG/AIRMETArea forecasts for significant weather, turbulence, and icing that may affect operations around Jinnah International Airport.

Learn to read sectional charts to plan your route visually, and use our crosswind calculator to check runway compatibility with current winds.

Pilot Resources at Jinnah International Airport

Radio Frequencies

Always verify current frequencies in the Chart Supplement (formerly A/FD) before flight. Common frequencies for airports like OPKC include ATIS/AWOS, Ground, Tower (if towered), Approach/Departure, and Clearance Delivery. Frequencies change -- never rely on outdated sources.

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