Seventeen years passed between scheduled flights at Saidu Sharif until PIA returned in 2021, underlining how marginal this Swat valley airport is to commercial aviation. Set near Mingora in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, it serves tourists and returning residents on seasonal turboprop links to Islamabad and Peshawar. The airport has no cargo terminal and plays no part in air freight. Goods bound for Swat travel through Islamabad International (ISB), about 160 road kilometres south, with the new Swat Motorway (M-16) sharply cutting transit times. In 2025 the strip was briefly pressed into service as a military forward operating base.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code of Saidu Sharif Airport?▼

The IATA code of Saidu Sharif Airport is SDT. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Saidu Sharif Airport located?▼

Saidu Sharif Airport is located in Saidu Sharif, PK.

What is the ICAO code of Saidu Sharif Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Saidu Sharif Airport is OPSS. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Saidu Sharif Airport?▼

Saidu Sharif Airport is at an elevation of 970 meters (3183 ft) above sea level.

Location & Weather

34.81360, 72.35280

970 m ü. NN

Transit time routes from Saidu Sharif

Karachi → Shanghai Karachi → Shenzhen Karachi → Guangzhou Karachi → Hong Kong Karachi → Tokyo Karachi → Busan

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Last updated: 10 June 2026

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