Dera Ghazi Khan Airport — Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereThe airport code for Dera Ghazi Khan Airport (Dera Ghazi Khan) is DEA — its ICAO code is OPDG.
Distance & flight time from DEA
Dera Ghazi Khan Airport
Dera Ghazi Khan Airport, identified by DEA, serves a city of the same name in Punjab, Pakistan, situated near the Indus River and close to the Sulaiman mountain range. The airport supports a mix of domestic commercial flights and occasional charter operations linking this agricultural and industrial region, known for cotton, wheat, and sugar production, to major Pakistani cities such as Karachi and Lahore. Historically, air service to DEA has fluctuated with airline route planning and demand, with periods of dormancy followed by renewed regional connectivity efforts. The surrounding district is also notable for cement manufacturing and proximity to important irrigation infrastructure along the Indus, making the airport a modest but useful gateway for business travel.
Runways at Dera Ghazi Khan Airport (DEA)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6499 ft (1981 m) | 98 ft (30 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Dera Ghazi Khan Airport (DEA)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| TWR | TWR | 119.4 MHz |
Airports near Dera Ghazi Khan Airport (DEA)
- Multan International Airport (MUX) — 93.7 km (58.2 mi)
- Bahawalpur Airport (BHV) — 137.2 km (85.3 mi)
- Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) — 176.5 km (109.7 mi)
- Zhob Airport (PZH) — 183.6 km (114.1 mi)
- Sui Airport (SUL) — 193.7 km (120.4 mi)
- Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] (DSK) — 220.2 km (136.8 mi)
- Shahbaz Air Base (JAG) — 271.8 km (168.9 mi)
- Faisalabad International Airport (LYP) — 286.3 km (177.9 mi)
DEA as an airport code should not be confused with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration acronym; aviation searches for DEA specifically mean Dera Ghazi Khan in Punjab, Pakistan.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Dera Ghazi Khan Airport?
The IATA code for Dera Ghazi Khan Airport is DEA.
What is the ICAO code for Dera Ghazi Khan Airport?
The ICAO code for Dera Ghazi Khan Airport is OPDG. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.