Airport code
GIL — Gilgit Airport
GIL is the IATA code for Gilgit Airport, an airport serving Gilgit, Pakistan. Its ICAO code is OPGT, and it operates in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+5). The airport sits at 35.9188, 74.3336 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 4796 ft (1462 m).
Overview
About Gilgit Airport
Gilgit Airport is a small domestic airport situated 1.25 nm (2.3 km) east of Gilgit, a city in the Gilgit-Baltistan territory of Pakistan. The city of Gilgit is one of the two major hubs for mountaineering expeditions in the northern areas of Pakistan.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | GIL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OPGT |
| Airport name | Gilgit Airport |
| City | Gilgit |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi (UTC+5) |
| Latitude | 35.9188 |
| Longitude | 74.3336 |
| Elevation | 4796 ft (1462 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 5,400 ft (1,646 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Gilgit Airport?
The IATA code for Gilgit Airport is GIL.
What is the ICAO code for Gilgit Airport?
The ICAO code for Gilgit Airport is OPGT.
Where is GIL airport located?
Gilgit Airport (GIL) is located in Gilgit, Pakistan.
What time zone is GIL in?
Gilgit Airport operates in the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5.
What is the nearest airport to GIL?
The nearest airport to Gilgit Airport (GIL) is Skardu Airport (KDU) in Skardu, about 127 km away.
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