Islamabad International Airport facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Islamabad International Airport
(Urdu: اسلام آباد بین الاقوامی ہوائی اڈہ)
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Front view of the Islamabad International Airport.
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Government of Pakistan | ||||||||||
| Operator | Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority | ||||||||||
| Serves | Islamabad-Rawalpindi region | ||||||||||
| Location | Fateh Jang, Attock, Punjab, Pakistan | ||||||||||
| Opened | 1 May 2018 | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,761 ft / 537 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°32′56.70″N 72°49′32.34″E / 33.5490833°N 72.8256500°E | ||||||||||
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Islamabad International Airport is a very important airport in Pakistan. It serves the big cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, along with nearby areas. This airport is one of the largest in Pakistan. It is located about 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
The airport started working fully on May 3, 2018. It took over from an older airport called Benazir Bhutto International Airport. That old airport is now part of a military air base.
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What is Islamabad International Airport?
Islamabad International Airport is a modern airport. It helps people travel by air to and from Pakistan. It connects Islamabad and Rawalpindi to many places around the world. The airport is built with new technology and can handle many passengers.
Who Owns and Runs the Airport?
The airport is owned by the Government of Pakistan. It is operated by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority. This authority makes sure flights are safe and run smoothly. They manage everything from air traffic control to passenger services.
How Big is the Airport?
This airport is the largest in Pakistan after Jinnah International Airport in Karachi. It was designed to handle a lot of travelers. In its first stage, it could serve 15 million passengers each year. There are plans to make it even bigger. It could eventually handle up to 25 million passengers annually.
Airport Features and Location
The airport is built in a special area. It is near the Kashmir Highway and a big motorway interchange. This makes it easy for people to reach the airport by road. The airport has a very long runway for planes to take off and land.
Where is the Airport Located?
The airport is located in Fateh Jang. This area is in the Attock District of Punjab province. Its exact height above sea level is 537 meters (1,761 feet).
Images for kids
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Bus stop of the Islamabad Metro Bus at Islamabad International
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Early 3D visualization of the airport
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Islamabad International Airport view from Parking Area.
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Domestic Arrivals
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International Departure Area
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Islamabad International Airport parking area
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Airport link road alongside metrobus line on Srinagar Highway
See also
In Spanish: Nuevo Aeropuerto Internacional de Islamabad para niños
