Gwadar International Airport serves Gwadar, PK.
Gwadar International Airport (IATA: GWD, ICAO: OPGD) was an international airport located 14 km north of Gwadar city in Balochistan, Pakistan [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwadar_Airport, airports-worldwide.com]. It was a public airport owned by Pakistan and operated by the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwadar_Airport].
The airport's history dates back to 1966 when air operations began, after the Government of Pakistan purchased Gwadar from Muscat's Sultan in 1958 [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwadar_Airport, airports-worldwide.com]. It gained international status with flights connecting Karachi, Gwadar, and Muscat [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwadar_Airport, airports-worldwide.com]. The terminal building was inaugurated in 1984, and new departure/VIP lounges opened in 2008 [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwadar_Airport, airports-worldwide.com]. The airport primarily served the population of Gwadar, with Pakistan International Airlines being the main carrier, connecting Gwadar to various domestic and international destinations [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwadar_Airport]. The airport had a single asphalt runway measuring 1,524 meters (5,000 feet).
Gwadar International Airport ceased civil air traffic operations on January 20, 2025, following the inauguration of the New Gwadar International Airport (NGIA) [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwadar_International_Airport, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Gwadar_International_Airport]. The IATA code GWD was transferred to the new airport, while the ICAO code OPGD was retained for the former facility [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwadar_International_Airport].
*Sources researched: en.wikipedia.org, gda.gov.pk, airports-worldwide.com*
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Where is Gwadar International Airport located?
Gwadar International Airport is located in Gwadar, PK, at an elevation of 36 ft. Its IATA code is — and ICAO code is OPGD.