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LYP Faisalabad International Airport
Faisalabad International Airport (IATA: LYP, ICAO:OPFA) is located in the the city of Faisalabad, Pakistan. It is the primary international airport serving Faisalabad and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+9241111222114

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IATA Code

LYP

ICAO Code

OPFA

Name

Faisalabad International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Pakistan (PK)

City

Faisalabad

Latitude

31.3649998

Longitude

72.9947968

Time Zone

UTC+05:00

Phone Number

+9241111222114

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Airport Overview

Faisalabad International Airport（LYP）

Faisalabad International Airport is a civilian airport and standby Pakistan Air Force facility serving Faisalabad in Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated on Jhang Road approximately 10 kilometres southwest of the city centre, at 31.3649998°N, 72.9947968°E, and operates in the UTC+05:00 time zone. The airport is relevant to regional air freight planning because Faisalabad is a major textile and manufacturing centre with a broad surrounding catchment area. Passenger-oriented operations, training activity and possible military-use considerations mean that cargo acceptance, terminal access, security procedures and aircraft availability should be confirmed shipment by shipment. Our service team can assess whether direct uplift or a gateway connection is more suitable for the required commodity, cut-off and delivery plan.

Airport name	Faisalabad International Airport
Codes	IATA: LYP \| ICAO: OPFA
Location	Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Coordinates	31.3649998°N, 72.9947968°E
Time zone	UTC+05:00

Key Highlights

Operational profile for freight planners

Regional airport roleSuitable for evaluating local-origin cargo while comparing uplift through larger Pakistani or regional gateways.

Industrial hinterlandFaisalabad and nearby cities generate substantial textile, apparel, yarn, machinery and trading-related demand.

Access considerationTerminal access, cargo acceptance and handling arrangements require advance coordination rather than assumption of freighter-style service.

Mixed-use environmentStandby military status and flying-school activity make security, access windows and operating instructions particularly important.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Facility planning and service verification

Air cargo acceptance: Our service team confirms whether the selected airline, ground handler or airport-appointed agent can accept the shipment at Faisalabad International Airport, including documentation, screening and physical handover requirements.
Handling capability: Standard cargo handling, build-up, breakdown, weighing and security screening should be treated as subject to the handling agent’s current equipment, staffing and operating window.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Do not assume dedicated cold rooms or active temperature-controlled transfer. For pharmaceuticals, perishables or biologics, we arrange a written confirmation of storage, tarmac exposure limits and contingency handling before booking.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance depends on the carrier and handler’s approval, trained personnel, packaging condition and complete Shipper’s Declaration where applicable. Advance pre-checking is required.
Customs and bonded processes: Import, export, transit, examination and bonded-storage arrangements must be confirmed with the appointed customs broker and relevant authorities for the specific shipment.

The presence, capacity and availability of a particular warehouse, cold store, bonded area or cargo terminal service should be confirmed before cargo delivery.

Routes & Transit Times

Routing logic for international shipments

Export cargo may move by an available passenger-belly, freighter or consolidated service, subject to the carrier’s current schedule and acceptance policy. Our team checks the actual uplift rather than promising fixed coverage.
For destinations without a suitable direct connection, cargo may require a transfer through a larger Pakistani or regional gateway. The resulting transit depends on connection timing, truck transfer, customs status and re-screening requirements.
Textile production schedules can be time-sensitive, but airport cut-off, flight irregularity, capacity controls, public holidays, security checks and customs examinations can materially change the planned movement.
For urgent or high-value cargo, we compare airport-origin uplift with an alternative gateway and road feeder plan, then provide a routing proposal after carrier space and handling acceptance are confirmed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Origin market and served catchment

Core production base: Faisalabad is strongly associated with textiles, garments, yarn, fabric, home textiles, hosiery and related manufacturing supply chains.
Wider catchment: The airport serves Faisalabad and nearby localities including Jaranwala, Jhang, Chiniot, Gojra, Samundri, Toba Tek Singh, Sargodha and other Punjab locations, with final feasibility depending on road collection conditions.
Typical air-freight commodities: Time-critical textile samples, finished apparel, production components, machinery spares, industrial parts, documents and high-value commercial samples may be suitable for air transport.
Special cargo screening: Food, perishables, medicines, batteries, chemicals, live animals and other controlled commodities require commodity-specific acceptance, packaging and documentation checks.

Operations & Compliance

Controls that affect acceptance and release

Cut-off control: Airline and handler cut-off times are shipment- and flight-specific. Our team obtains the live cargo acceptance deadline and allows additional time for screening, weighing and document review.
Export documents: The commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill data, exporter information, permits and any commodity-specific certificates must be consistent. Textile composition, valuation and origin details should be checked before handover.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Lithium batteries, aerosols, chemicals and equipment containing batteries must be classified correctly under applicable air transport rules; undeclared or poorly packed items can be refused or delayed.
Customs examination and collection: Customs inspection, document queries, security restrictions and local delivery access can extend dwell time. Consignee identity, broker appointment and delivery instructions should be ready before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Practical recommendations from our service team

Send the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, package count, value, origin, destination and ready date before booking so we can pre-check carrier and handler acceptance.
For samples and garments, use durable export packaging and provide accurate piece-level packing information. For machinery, protect against shock, moisture and movement, and declare batteries or residual fluids.
Reserve space early during textile peak periods and before major holidays. Keep a gateway-routing alternative available if local uplift, handling capacity or connection timing is unsuitable.
For temperature-sensitive or regulated cargo, request written confirmation of the complete custody chain, including storage, transfer, monitoring and emergency contact arrangements.

FAQs

Questions frequently raised by shippers

Can Faisalabad International Airport handle international air cargo?

International shipment feasibility depends on the current carrier service, ground-handler acceptance and customs process. Our team verifies the complete routing and cargo handover procedure before confirming a booking.

Is a direct flight available for every destination?

No fixed coverage should be assumed. A shipment may require a connection through another Pakistani or regional gateway, and the final option depends on current schedules, space and commodity restrictions.

Can pharmaceutical or chilled cargo be sent through the airport?

It may be possible subject to carrier approval and confirmed temperature-control arrangements. Our service team checks packaging, storage, transfer exposure, monitoring and contingency requirements before acceptance.

What commonly delays textile exports?

Inconsistent invoice or packing-list data, incomplete exporter information, late cargo delivery, screening queues, space limits and customs queries are common causes. Pre-alert review and early acceptance confirmation reduce avoidable delays.

Can dangerous goods or lithium-battery cargo be accepted?

Only after classification, packaging, marking, labelling and carrier approval are verified. The shipper should provide the required declarations and test documentation where applicable; undeclared items may be rejected.

Data Sources & Provenance

Reference boundaries

Airport name, codes, location, coordinates, time zone, airport role and stated service area are presented from the supplied airport reference data. Current flight schedules, airline participation, cargo acceptance, handling capacity, customs arrangements, cut-off times and temperature-control availability are operational variables and must be reconfirmed for each shipment.

For regulatory and industry cross-checking, our team may consult the following authoritative domains:

caapakistan.com.pk — Pakistan civil aviation authority information.
fbr.gov.pk — Pakistan tax and customs authority information.
iata.org — airline and air cargo industry reference information.
icao.int — international civil aviation standards and reference information.

Authoritative sources establish the applicable framework; they do not replace live confirmation from the airline, handling agent, customs broker or airport operating contact for a particular consignment.