Paya Lebar Air Base — Paya Lebar, Singapore
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Distance & flight time from QPG
Paya Lebar Air Base
QPG designates Paya Lebar Air Base, a Republic of Singapore Air Force installation in the Paya Lebar area of Singapore, which historically served as the country's main civilian airport before Changi Airport opened in 1981. Today QPG functions purely as a military base hosting fighter squadrons and air defense operations, though it also handles some shared or occasional civil use under Singapore's dual-use airspace arrangements. The base sits in a now densely urbanized part of Singapore, and there have been long-standing government discussions about eventually relocating its operations to free up land for civilian development. Paya Lebar's history as Singapore's original international gateway makes QPG a notable link between the city-state's aviation past and its current military infrastructure.
Runways at Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 12401 ft (3780 m) | 200 ft (61 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ACC | SINGAPORE RADAR | 127.3 MHz |
| APP | APP | 119.9 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 148.9 MHz |
| GND | GND | 118.05 MHz |
| OPS | AMC OPS | 34.94 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.05 MHz |
Airports near Paya Lebar Air Base (QPG)
- Seletar Airport (XSP) — 7.8 km (4.8 mi)
- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) — 9.4 km (5.8 mi)
- Tengah Air Base (TGA) — 22.6 km (14.0 mi)
- Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) — 35.3 km (21.9 mi)
- Senai International Airport (JHB) — 41.1 km (25.5 mi)
- Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport (TNJ) — 84.6 km (52.6 mi)
- Tioman Airport (TOD) — 164.5 km (102.2 mi)
- Malacca International Airport (MKZ) — 209.9 km (130.4 mi)
QPG is Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore's former main civilian airport, now a military installation. Searchers often want to know its history before Changi Airport took over passenger traffic.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Paya Lebar Air Base?
The IATA code for Paya Lebar Air Base is QPG.
What is the ICAO code for Paya Lebar Air Base?
The ICAO code for Paya Lebar Air Base is WSAP. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.