Gilgit Airport (ICAO Code: OPGT/IATA Code: GIL) | Landing Permits, Ground Handling, Jet Fuel, Flight Support

Gilgit Airport, located in Gilgit, Pakistan, serves Gilgit-Baltistan and supports domestic flights. It provides air access for residents and travelers visiting the Gilgit Valley and surrounding areas. Visitors to Gilgit can embark on adventurous treks in the Karakoram and Hindu Kush mountain ranges, explore historic forts and Buddhist sites, and experience the cultural diversity of the region, offering a gateway to some of Pakistan's most spectacular landscapes and cultural heritage sites.

1FLT and our team of expert dispatchers can help you and your flight operations overcome difficulties in arranging ground handling services for your aircraft and crew while at Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT). Our team can also provide you with competitively priced jet fuel at Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT) and support your flight operations when flying in and out of Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT).

The information on this page is meant to serve as a guide about Gilgit Airport and should not be considered as a substitute for real-time policies or advice from relevant authorities for specific concerns and accurate information about Gilgit Airport, please feel free to contact us.

Landing Permits

Is a landing permit required in Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT)?

A landing permit is required in Gilgit Airport.

What are the requirements to get a landing permit for Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT)?

With your landing permit application, you must provide:

Airworthiness Certificate
Certificate Of Registration
Noise Certificate
Certificate Of Insurance
Radio License
FIR Entry And Exit Points
Full Names Of Crew Onboard
Passport Copies Of All Passengers
Receiving Party Name
Receiving Party Contact Information
Flight Plan Item 18 Entry

There are additional requirements for Gilgit Airport not specified here, reach out to us for more details about this.

Is a PPR (Prior Permission) required in Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT)?

No, a PPR is not needed if you are landing in Gilgit Airport.

Is Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT) a slot coordinated airport?

No, Gilgit Airport does not require a coordinated slot prior to your arrival.

Ground Handling

Is Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT) an AOE (Airport Of Entry)?

No, Gilgit Airport is not an AOE (Airport Of Entry).

What type of airport is Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT)?

Gilgit Airport is a Civilian Airfield.

What are the GPS coordinates of Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT)?

35°55'7.6812600000003"N 74°20'0.97047599999996"E - 1461.75 M (Elevation)

Can you assist our crew members at Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT)?

Yes, 1FLT can assist your crew members at Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT) with any particular need they might have at the airport.

Can you help and arrange the airport services we need at Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT)?

Yes, 1FLT can arrange the airport services your flight will need at Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT).

Jet Fuel

Is jet fuel available at Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT)?

Yes, jet fuel is generally available but supply availability is subject to change. Do contact to us to know the current availability of Jet Fuel at Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT).

Flight Support

I need help with our flight operations at Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT), what services can you help with?

1FLT can help you with any operational need in Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT) such as landing permits, ground handling, jet fuel, inflight catering, and other services you or your crew might need, We can even provide up-to-date airport information from any airport in Gilgit Airport (GIL/OPGT).