New Gwadar International Airport

GWD 📍 Gwadar, Pakistan

About New Gwadar International Airport

Brand new 4F-grade airport that commenced operation on January 20, 2025. A key project of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), co-constructed by China Railway Engineering Co.

First flight was PIA503 from Karachi. Capable of accommodating the world's largest civil aircraft including Airbus A380.

Terminal building covers 14,300 sq meters. Runway is 3,658m long and 75m wide.

Represents a significant step toward enhancing regional connectivity.[28]

Key Information

IATA Code

GWD

City

Gwadar

Province

Balochistan

Country

Pakistan

Established

2025

Coordinates

25.29750, 62.50083

Distance from City

Approximately 26 km from Gwadar city center

Travel Information

Nearest Hotels

New development area—hotels being developed

Distances to Major Cities

Karachi 650km, Quetta 650km, Turbat 200km

Additional Details

ICAO: OPGD. Elevation: 96 feet. 4F-grade facility (highest category). 5 aircraft stands. Construction began October 2019. Modern landmark for Gwadar area. Strategic importance for CPEC and port development. China-assisted project symbolizes Pakistan-China cooperation.