Shaheed Benazirabad Airport — Nawabashah, Pakistan

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Looking for the Nawabashah airport code? Shaheed Benazirabad Airport's IATA code is WNS (ICAO: OPNH).

Distance & flight time from WNS

Shaheed Benazirabad Airport

Shaheed Benazirabad Airport, identified by the code WNS, serves the city formerly known as Nawabshah in Sindh province, Pakistan. Renamed after Benazir Bhutto, the airport supports domestic connections linking this agricultural hub in the Sindh heartland to larger Pakistani cities such as Karachi. Nawabshah itself is an important center for sugarcane processing and regional trade, and the airport underpins commerce, administration, and occasional passenger travel for residents who would otherwise face long overland journeys. While traffic volumes are modest compared to Pakistan's major gateways, WNS remains a functional piece of the country's domestic aviation network, reflecting the broader pattern of secondary city airports serving provincial capitals.

Runways at Shaheed Benazirabad Airport (WNS)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
02/208999 ft (2743 m)150 ft (46 m)CON

Radio frequencies for Shaheed Benazirabad Airport (WNS)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
GNDTWR121.8 MHz
TWRTWR118.1 MHz

Airports near Shaheed Benazirabad Airport (WNS)

WNS, Shaheed Benazirabad Airport, connects Nawabshah in Sindh, Pakistan to domestic routes, serving this agricultural and trading city in the Sindh heartland.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Shaheed Benazirabad Airport?

The IATA code for Shaheed Benazirabad Airport is WNS.

What is the ICAO code for Shaheed Benazirabad Airport?

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