Airport code
KDU — Skardu Airport
KDU is the IATA code for Skardu Airport, an airport serving Skardu, Pakistan. Its ICAO code is OPSD, and it operates in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+5). The airport sits at 35.3355, 75.5360 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 7316 ft (2230 m).
Overview
About Skardu Airport
Skardu International Airport is an international airport located on the outskirts of Skardu 9.2 km (5.7 mi) from the city center, and serves the Skardu District. It is the busiest airport in Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region. It is adjacent to Qadri airbase, a Pakistan Air Force (FOB) which shares the main runway with the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KDU |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OPSD |
| Airport name | Skardu Airport |
| City | Skardu |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi (UTC+5) |
| Latitude | 35.3355 |
| Longitude | 75.5360 |
| Elevation | 7316 ft (2230 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 11,995 ft (3,656 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
By distance
Nearest airports to KDU
Learn
Understanding airport codes
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Skardu Airport?
The IATA code for Skardu Airport is KDU.
What is the ICAO code for Skardu Airport?
The ICAO code for Skardu Airport is OPSD.
Where is KDU airport located?
Skardu Airport (KDU) is located in Skardu, Pakistan.
What time zone is KDU in?
Skardu Airport operates in the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5.
What is the nearest airport to KDU?
The nearest airport to Skardu Airport (KDU) is Gilgit Airport (GIL) in Gilgit, about 127 km away.
Same country