Airport code
RYK — Shaikh Zaid Airport
RYK is the IATA code for Shaikh Zaid Airport, an airport serving Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan. Its ICAO code is OPRK, and it operates in the Asia/Karachi time zone (UTC+5). The airport sits at 28.3839, 70.2796 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 271 ft (83 m).
Overview
About Shaikh Zaid Airport
Rahim Yar Khan International Airport, also known as Sheikh Zayed Airport, is located at Rahim Yar Khan, in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The airport is about 5 km (3.1 mi) from the city centre. The origin of Rahim Yar Khan Airport date back to mid-1960s when the Government of Pakistan established a civil airfield to improve connectivity for the Southern Region of Punjab. During the 1973 Floods the airport played a significant role by serving as a base for relief operations. Aircraft carrying food,medicine and emergency supplies operated through the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | RYK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OPRK |
| Airport name | Shaikh Zaid Airport |
| City | Rahim Yar Khan |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Time zone | Asia/Karachi (UTC+5) |
| Latitude | 28.3839 |
| Longitude | 70.2796 |
| Elevation | 271 ft (83 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,842 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
By distance
Nearest airports to RYK
Learn
Understanding airport codes
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Shaikh Zaid Airport?
The IATA code for Shaikh Zaid Airport is RYK.
What is the ICAO code for Shaikh Zaid Airport?
The ICAO code for Shaikh Zaid Airport is OPRK.
Where is RYK airport located?
Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) is located in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan.
What time zone is RYK in?
Shaikh Zaid Airport operates in the Asia/Karachi time zone, which is UTC+5.
What is the nearest airport to RYK?
The nearest airport to Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) is Sukkur Airport (SKZ) in Sukkur, about 164 km away.
Same country