Telephone; +92 (0) 91 527 0035/6
Fax; +92 (0) 91 527 9546
Telex; 52381, CAA-PS-PK
The airport traces its origins to 1927 when there was a small airfield that catered to much of the British Empire and aircraft that were either traveling onwards to the east (e.g. to China and Malaya/Singapore) or west (e.g. Europe
and America). For this reason the city was given the nickname "Gateway to the East" because it linked the traditional oriental culture to modern occidental traditions. The airport only gained much importance after the independence of
The airport achieved international status in 1965 when the first flight was operated from Kabul , Afghanistan to Peshawar . The flight was operated
by the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). As years went on the airport grew with more flights and aircraft and relative upgrade was carried out from time to time. It was not until 1981 that the CAA extended the terminal to meet future needs for the next decade and to meet the estimated growth of passengers. The apron was developed fully by 1986, where the airport was able to handle four wide body aircraft and two small narrow body aircraft at one time.
by the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). As years went on the airport grew with more flights and aircraft and relative upgrade was carried out from time to time. It was not until 1981 that the CAA extended the terminal to meet future needs for the next decade and to meet the estimated growth of passengers. The apron was developed fully by 1986, where the airport was able to handle four wide body aircraft and two small narrow body aircraft at one time.
In January 2008 the provincial government meets to discuss the expansion work needed to upgrade the quality of the aircraft in terms of facilities, terminal modernization and cargo growth. In June 2008 the Deputy Director General of the CAA, Air Vice Marshal Sajid Habib, said that five billion rupees have been allocated to expand and develop Peshawar airport.
Runway is approximately 9,000 feet (2,700 m) long, 150 feet (46 m) wide with 10-foot-wide (3.0 m) shoulders on either side corresponding to International Civil Aviation Organization Category 4E.
For passenger and cargo. Combination of flexible and rigid pavements. Nose-in parking for 4 wide-bodied aircraft at a time or 3 Airbus and 2 narrow body aircraft at a time.
Lounges two Domestic Departure and Arrivals with a restaurant/Wireless internet facility in each.
Two International Departure and Arrival Halls
Two Executive Lounges for Premium and CIP passengers.
Several FIDS/Plasma Tv screens located at various points within the halls showing television programs and flight schedule timings.
PESHAWAR AIR PORT VIDEOS
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