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Updated January 2025
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Gwadar Airport in Pakistan
Construction on the New Gwadar International Airport began in October 2019, following the prime minister’s announcement in March of that year. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, the airport can handle large planes like the Airbus A380. The project has also created jobs and is expected to boost the local economy by introducing new industries and markets.
Located in Gurandani, 26 KM east of Gwadar City in Balochistan province, the airport covers 4,300 acres and includes a 12,000-feet runway, a passenger terminal building, a cargo terminal, an air traffic control tower, and a parking apron that can accommodate up to 12 aircraft at a time.
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Gwadar Airport code
As per the Pakistan government, the new airport will be coded GWD.
Gwadar Airport opening date
The New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) was officially inaugurated by Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on 14 October 2024. This millennial project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is set to be a display of the strong and deepening friendship of the two countries.
In a recent announcement, it has been confirmed that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to inaugurate its first flight at the new Gwadar International Airport on 20 January 2025. Flight PK-503, scheduled to depart from Karachi on Monday, 20 January 2025, at 10:00 PKT, will mark the commencement of flight operations, as confirmed by the Jinnah International Airport’s official departure schedule. This milestone signals the readiness of The New Gwadar International Airport to connect with the rest of the world.
Gwadar Airport flights schedule
The full flight schedule will be announced following the official commencement of airport operations. We closely monitor developments and will share updates as soon as additional information is available.