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Rawalpindi International Airport (Urdu: چکلالہ‎), also known as Benazir Bhutto International Airport, was once a very important airport in Pakistan. It was located near the cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, in an area called Chaklala. For many years, it served as the main airport for Pakistan's capital city, Islamabad. This meant it welcomed many important visitors and travelers from all over the world. The airport also shared its runways with the Pakistan Air Force, which used it for transport and other flights. In May 2018, a new and bigger airport, the Islamabad International Airport, opened and took its place.

About Rawalpindi International Airport

Rawalpindi International Airport was one of Pakistan's largest airports. It played a key role in connecting Pakistan with the rest of the world. Even though it was called "Rawalpindi International Airport," it was actually closer to Islamabad, the capital city.

Its Location and Role

The airport was built in the Chaklala area, which is part of Rawalpindi. Because it was so close to Islamabad, it became the main airport for the capital. This made it a busy place for international flights. Many government officials and visitors from other countries used this airport.

Sharing with the Air Force

A unique feature of this airport was that it shared its facilities with the Pakistan Air Force. Air Force planes used the same runways for their transport and communication flights. This made the airport a shared space for both civilian and military aviation.

The New Airport

After many years of service, Rawalpindi International Airport was replaced. A new, modern airport called Islamabad International Airport was built. It opened in May 2018. The new airport is much larger and has more advanced facilities. It now handles all the flights that used to go to Rawalpindi International Airport.

Images for kids

  • USAF C-17 at Chaklala AirBase

    A C-17 belonging to the US Air Force delivering relief items during the 2005 Kashmir earthquake, photo date Oct. 17, 2005).

  • PIA and Airblue Fleet

    Pakistan International Airlines aircraft in the retro livery.

  • China Southern Airlines taxing

    China Southern Airlines Boeing taxiing to the runway.

  • PIA Fleet in BBIA

    PIA Fleet as seen from waiting lounge

  • Benazir Bhutto International Airport parking lot

    The airport's parking lot in 2016

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Aeropuerto Internacional Benazir Bhutto para niños

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