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The airport is linked to local cities as well as central hubs domestically by several airlines. International services are at present solely carried out by the national carrier, [[PIA]], although the city has been served by regional carriers like [[Iran Aseman Airlines]] and [[Ariana Afghan Airlines]] in the in past. |
The airport is linked to local cities as well as central hubs domestically by several airlines. International services are at present solely carried out by the national carrier, [[PIA]], although the city has been served by regional carriers like [[Iran Aseman Airlines]] and [[Ariana Afghan Airlines]] in the in past. |
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The airport like many airports in pre-independance days were mainly a small airstrip offering air operations on behalf of the [[British Empire]]. After independance, the national carrier of Pakistan launched Karachi-Quetta-Lahore flights in [[1954]]. This lead to the development of a new runway that was constructed by a French company during [[1958]]. [[Fokker F-27|Fokker F-27 Friendship]] flights initiated in [[1964]]. This meant a new apron had to be constructed to deal with this larger prop aircraft in [[1968]]. Due to the growth of the airport and number of passengers travelling through it, PIA launced [[Boeing]] flights from the airport in [[1972]]. The first international flight was launched in [[1977]]. The revenue the airport generated allowed the construction of the terminal building in [[1982]]. A new control tower was built between [[1982]] and [[1983]]. [[VHF omnidirectional range|Navigational aids]] Precision Approach Path Indicators and Dopler Very High Frequency Omni directional Range (DVOR) were installed in [[1984]]. The main concourse hall was inaugurated in [[2001]] to accomodate a great influx of passengers and families that came to see off their relatives. |
The airport like many airports in pre-independance days were mainly a small airstrip offering air operations on behalf of the [[British Empire]]. After independance, the national carrier of Pakistan launched Karachi-Quetta-Lahore flights in [[1954]]. This lead to the development of a new runway that was constructed by a French company during [[1958]]. [[Fokker F-27|Fokker F-27 Friendship]] flights initiated in [[1964]]. This meant a new apron had to be constructed to deal with this larger prop aircraft in [[1968]]. Due to the growth of the airport and number of passengers travelling through it, PIA launced [[Boeing]] flights from the airport in [[1972]]. The first international flight was launched in [[1977]]. The revenue the airport generated allowed the construction of the terminal building in [[1982]]. A new control tower was built between [[1982]] and [[1983]]. [[VHF omnidirectional range|Navigational aids]] Precision Approach Path Indicators and Dopler Very High Frequency Omni directional Range (DVOR) were installed in [[1984]]. The main concourse hall was inaugurated in [[2001]] to accomodate a great influx of passengers and families that came to see off their relatives. [[Airblue]] and [[Shaheen Air International]] operated flights from Quetta, however due to more lucrative opportunites decided to withdraw from Quetta. |
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Quetta International Airport is the 4th highest airport aswell as the 2nd largest airport in province of [[Balochistan]]. The airport is currently under evaluation to being upgraded to make it compatible with future needs of the geographical location. The CAA is currently working with provincial government to develop the airport to meet international standards. The terminal building consists of the concourse hall, briefing hall, Domestic and International arrival and two lounges on first floor for Domestic and International departures. The aerodrome category for fire fighting is CAT 8. It has annual capacity of 250,000 passengers and growing. The airport has several facilities to handle the normal needs of passengers such as telephone calling (domestic/international) booths, money exchange facilities, ATM machines, Internet stations (powered by Wateen), information counters, gifts and souvernior shops, snack shops, rent a car services, as well as a post office. At present the following techincal features are available at the airport. In [[2007]], the CAA of Pakistan allocated a Rs 270m budget for the upgradation work on the airport.<ref>[http://www.daily.pk/component/content/article/888-caa-pakistan-allocates-rs-270-million-for-quetta-airport.html CAA pakistan allocates Rs 270 million for Quetta airport]</ref> |
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**Two lounges each for domestic and international operations |
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**One CIP Premium Lounge for premium passengers or VIP diplomats |
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*Apron |
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**Aircraft parking capacity is available for two wide body aircraft such as an A300 and three narrow body or prop aircraft such as [[Fokker]] or [[Airbus A319]] at one time. |
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**12,001 foot long runway with the ability to handle a weight of one wide-body aircraft such as the A-300. |
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**[[Shell Pakistan|Shell Aviation Ltd]] carry out the re-fueling of aircraft under an exclusive license. |
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**New taxi-ways have been fully constructed to handle larger aircraft. |
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**Aircraft maintenance is very low at this airport. |
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**Heated Storage, Livestock Handling, Security for Valuables cargo can be handled at this airport. |
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[[Image:Queeta-PIA-737-40209.JPG|thumb|A PIA 737 at [[Quetta]]]] |
[[Image:Queeta-PIA-737-40209.JPG|thumb|A PIA 737 at [[Quetta]]]] |
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* [[Pakistan International Airlines]] (Gwadar, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Panjgur, Turbat) |
* [[Pakistan International Airlines]] (Gwadar, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Panjgur, Turbat) |
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| Operator | Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority | ||||||||||||||
| Serves | Quetta | ||||||||||||||
| Location | Balochistan, Pakistan | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 5,267 ft / 1,605 m | ||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 30°15′05″N 66°56′16″E / 30.25139°N 66.93778°E | ||||||||||||||
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Quetta International Airport (IATA: UET, ICAO: OPQT) is located at Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, Pakistan. The airport is the 4th highest airport in Pakistan (1605 meters above sea level). It is 2nd largest airport in south region of the country. It is situated 12km south-west of the city spreaded over an area of 35 acres.[1] Average scheduled flights were 1332, non schedule flights 247, and total passenger flow was 152698 were recorded for the year 2007.
History
The airport is linked to local cities as well as central hubs domestically by several airlines. International services are at present solely carried out by the national carrier, PIA, although the city has been served by regional carriers like Iran Aseman Airlines and Ariana Afghan Airlines in the in past.
The airport like many airports in pre-independance days were mainly a small airstrip offering air operations on behalf of the British Empire. After independance, the national carrier of Pakistan launched Karachi-Quetta-Lahore flights in 1954. This lead to the development of a new runway that was constructed by a French company during 1958. Fokker F-27 Friendship flights initiated in 1964. This meant a new apron had to be constructed to deal with this larger prop aircraft in 1968. Due to the growth of the airport and number of passengers travelling through it, PIA launced Boeing flights from the airport in 1972. The first international flight was launched in 1977. The revenue the airport generated allowed the construction of the terminal building in 1982. A new control tower was built between 1982 and 1983. Navigational aids Precision Approach Path Indicators and Dopler Very High Frequency Omni directional Range (DVOR) were installed in 1984. The main concourse hall was inaugurated in 2001 to accomodate a great influx of passengers and families that came to see off their relatives. Airblue and Shaheen Air International operated flights from Quetta, however due to more lucrative opportunites decided to withdraw from Quetta.
Structure
Quetta International Airport is the 4th highest airport aswell as the 2nd largest airport in province of Balochistan. The airport is currently under evaluation to being upgraded to make it compatible with future needs of the geographical location. The CAA is currently working with provincial government to develop the airport to meet international standards. The terminal building consists of the concourse hall, briefing hall, Domestic and International arrival and two lounges on first floor for Domestic and International departures. The aerodrome category for fire fighting is CAT 8. It has annual capacity of 250,000 passengers and growing. The airport has several facilities to handle the normal needs of passengers such as telephone calling (domestic/international) booths, money exchange facilities, ATM machines, Internet stations (powered by Wateen), information counters, gifts and souvernior shops, snack shops, rent a car services, as well as a post office. At present the following techincal features are available at the airport. In 2007, the CAA of Pakistan allocated a Rs 270m budget for the upgradation work on the airport.[2]
- Lounges
- Two lounges each for domestic and international operations
- One CIP Premium Lounge for premium passengers or VIP diplomats
- Apron
- Aircraft parking capacity is available for two wide body aircraft such as an A300 and three narrow body or prop aircraft such as Fokker or Airbus A319 at one time.
- Runway
- 12,001 foot long runway with the ability to handle a weight of one wide-body aircraft such as the A-300.
- Additional
- Shell Aviation Ltd carry out the re-fueling of aircraft under an exclusive license.
- New taxi-ways have been fully constructed to handle larger aircraft.
- Aircraft maintenance is very low at this airport.
- Heated Storage, Livestock Handling, Security for Valuables cargo can be handled at this airport.
Airlines and destinations
Domestic
- Pakistan International Airlines (Gwadar, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Panjgur, Turbat)
International
- Pakistan International Airlines (Dubai)
Cargo
References
- ^ Quetta Airport CAA Pakistan, Accessed 2009-06-24
- ^ CAA pakistan allocates Rs 270 million for Quetta airport
See also
- List of airports in Pakistan
- Airlines of Pakistan
- Transport in Pakistan
- Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority
External links
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