Zhob Airport — Fort Sandeman, Pakistan

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The airport code for Zhob Airport (Fort Sandeman) is PZH — its ICAO code is OPZB.

Distance & flight time from PZH

Zhob Airport

PZH identifies Zhob Airport, located in Zhob district of Balochistan province, Pakistan, near a town historically known as Fort Sandeman under British colonial rule. The airport serves a remote and mountainous frontier region close to the Afghan border, providing an essential air link where road infrastructure can be difficult and travel times long. Zhob has historically supported limited domestic flights connecting the area to major Pakistani cities, and the airport has also had periods of military or restricted use given its strategic border-adjacent location. The surrounding Zhob valley is known for agriculture and Pashtun tribal culture, and air access via PZH remains important for connecting this isolated part of Balochistan to the rest of the country.

Runways at Zhob Airport (PZH)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
10/286001 ft (1829 m)98 ft (30 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Zhob Airport (PZH)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDTWR121.8 MHz
TWRTWR120.7 MHz

Airports near Zhob Airport (PZH)

PZH is Zhob Airport in Balochistan, Pakistan, historically called Fort Sandeman. Searchers often want to confirm this old colonial name and the airport's remote frontier location near Afghanistan.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Zhob Airport?

The IATA code for Zhob Airport is PZH.

What is the ICAO code for Zhob Airport?

The ICAO code for Zhob Airport is OPZB. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.