Shahbaz Air Base — Jacobabad, Pakistan

JAG is the IATA code for Shahbaz Air Base, a Pakistan Air Force installation located near Jacobabad in Sindh province. Rather than a commercial gateway, Shahbaz functions as a strategic military airfield that has historically hosted fighter squadrons and, during certain periods, allied forces operating in the region. Its long runway and desert surroundings have made it useful for high-tempo flight operations and logistics support tied to national defense needs. Jacobabad itself is a smaller city known for intense summer heat, and the base is one of the more notable pieces of infrastructure in the area. Because it is a restricted military facility, JAG does not appear in typical civilian flight booking systems, and access is controlled by Pakistani military authorities rather than a civil aviation operator.