Airport code
LYP — Faisalabad International Airport
LYP is the IATA code for Faisalabad International Airport, an airport serving Faisalabad, Pakistan. Its ICAO code is OPFA, and it operates in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+5). The airport sits at 31.3650, 72.9948 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 591 ft (180 m).
Overview
About Faisalabad International Airport
Faisalabad International Airport is an international airport and standby Pakistan Air Force military base situated on Jhang Road, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of the city centre of Faisalabad, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The airport is home to two flying schools who use the airfield for regular training for new cadets and aviation enthusiasts.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | LYP |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OPFA |
| Airport name | Faisalabad International Airport |
| City | Faisalabad |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi (UTC+5) |
| Latitude | 31.3650 |
| Longitude | 72.9948 |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 9,324 ft (2,842 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Faisalabad International Airport?
The IATA code for Faisalabad International Airport is LYP.
What is the ICAO code for Faisalabad International Airport?
The ICAO code for Faisalabad International Airport is OPFA.
Where is LYP airport located?
Faisalabad International Airport (LYP) is located in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
What time zone is LYP in?
Faisalabad International Airport operates in the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5.
What is the nearest airport to LYP?
The nearest airport to Faisalabad International Airport (LYP) is Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, about 135 km away.
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