Faisalabad International Airport is a large airport serving Faisalabad, Pakistan. Its IATA code is LYP and its ICAO code is OPFA. The airport lies at an elevation of 591 ft (180 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 03R/21L, 9,324 ft (2,842 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Karachi time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- LYP
- ICAO code
- OPFA
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 591 ft (180 m)
- Coordinates
- 31.3649, 72.9953
- Time zone
- Asia/Karachi
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 8,999 ft · 2,743 m | 98 ft · 30 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 9,324 ft · 2,842 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Faisalabad International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LHE Allama Iqbal International Airport | Lahore, Pakistan | 135 km · 84 mi |
| ATQ Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | Amritsar, India | 175 km · 109 mi |
| SKT Sialkot International Airport | Sialkot, Pakistan | 183 km · 114 mi |
| MUX Multan International Airport | Multan, Pakistan | 198 km · 123 mi |
| IXJ Jammu Airport | Jammu, India | 228 km · 142 mi |
| ISB Islamabad International Airport | Attock, Pakistan | 243 km · 151 mi |
| BHV Bahawalpur Airport | Bahawalpur, Pakistan | 256 km · 159 mi |
| HWR Halwara International Airport | Halwara, India | 260 km · 162 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from LYP. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 503 | 313 | 272 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 1,852 | 1,151 | 1,000 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,011 | 2,493 | 2,166 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 4,069 | 2,528 | 2,197 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 4,662 | 2,897 | 2,517 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,620 | 3,492 | 3,034 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 6,063 | 3,767 | 3,274 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,094 | 3,787 | 3,290 | View route |
| LHR London | 6,231 | 3,872 | 3,365 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,965 | 4,949 | 4,301 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 10,938 | 6,797 | 5,906 | View route |
| JFK New York | 11,310 | 7,028 | 6,107 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,409 | 7,711 | 6,700 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,656 | 7,864 | 6,833 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 14,047 | 8,728 | 7,585 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,303 | 8,888 | 7,723 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| GND | TWR | 121.800 |
| TWR | TWR | 127.300 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Faisalabad International Airport?
The IATA code of Faisalabad International Airport is LYP and its ICAO code is OPFA.
Where is Faisalabad International Airport located?
Faisalabad International Airport is in Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan, at 31.3649, 72.9953.
What time zone is Faisalabad International Airport in?
Faisalabad International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Karachi. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Faisalabad International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 03R/21L, 9,324 ft (2,842 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Faisalabad International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE), about 135 km (84 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.