Faisalabad International Airport
Faisalabad International Airport فیصل آباد بین الاقوامی ہوائی اڈا Faiṣal Ābād Bain al-Aqvāmī Havā'ī Aḍā | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Owner | Government of Pakistan | ||||||||||
| Operator | Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority | ||||||||||
| Serves | Faisalabad | ||||||||||
| Location | Faisalabad-38000, Punjab, Pakistan | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 607 ft / 185 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 31°21′54″N 072°59′41″E / 31.36500°N 72.99472°E | ||||||||||
| Website | faisalabadairport.com.pk | ||||||||||
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Faisalabad International Airport (IATA: LYP, ICAO: OPFA) is an international airport and standby Pakistan Air Force military base situated on Jhang Road, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of the city centre of Faisalabad, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The airport is home to two flying schools who use the airfield for regular training for new cadets and aviation enthusiasts.
The airport serves the population of Faisalabad and several local cities such as Tandlianwala, Kamalia, Jaranwala, Jhang, Chiniot, Gojra, Dijkot, Samundri, Khurrianwala, Sangla Hill, Toba Tek Singh, Rabwah, Sargodha, Bhawana, Pir Mahal, Chak Jhumra, Khichian, Jahangir Klan, and Lalian.
With a large diaspora of Faisalabadis living abroad, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has signed a new open policy to allow more airlines to operate from the city. The airport underwent a major transformation where the terminal building was completely remodelled to handle larger aircraft and passenger loads. The new terminal was opened in early 2018.