Bahawalpur Airport — Bahawalpur, Pakistan
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Distance & flight time from BHV
Bahawalpur Airport
Bahawalpur Airport serves the city of Bahawalpur in Pakistan's Punjab province, sitting at 392 feet of elevation near the edge of the Cholistan Desert. A single runway supports domestic flights to Lahore, Karachi, and other major Pakistani cities. The surrounding landscape shifts from irrigated farmland near the Sutlej River to the arid dunes of Cholistan further south, a transition zone that shapes much of southern Punjab's geography. Bahawalpur functions as a regional center for the surrounding agricultural districts, and the airport offers a quicker alternative to Punjab's often congested road network. Scheduled flights stay limited in frequency compared with Pakistan's larger cities, typical of secondary airports serving mid-sized provincial centers.
Runways at Bahawalpur Airport (BHV)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9345 ft (2848 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Bahawalpur Airport (BHV)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| GND | GND | 121.8 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 129.8 MHz |
Airports near Bahawalpur Airport (BHV)
- Multan International Airport (MUX) — 99.4 km (61.8 mi)
- Dera Ghazi Khan Airport (DEA) — 137.2 km (85.3 mi)
- Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) — 176.4 km (109.6 mi)
- Nal Airport (BKB) — 203.1 km (126.2 mi)
- Faisalabad International Airport (LYP) — 255.6 km (158.8 mi)
- Sui Airport (SUL) — 259.2 km (161.1 mi)
- Jaisalmer Airport (JSA) — 286.0 km (177.7 mi)
- Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] (DSK) — 295.4 km (183.6 mi)
Overland travelers weighing a flight against the long bus journey across southern Punjab check BHV schedules, since Bahawalpur sits well off Pakistan's main north-south rail corridor.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bahawalpur Airport?
The IATA code for Bahawalpur Airport is BHV.
What is the ICAO code for Bahawalpur Airport?
The ICAO code for Bahawalpur Airport is OPBW. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.