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PEW Bacha Khan International Airport
Bacha Khan International Airport (IATA: PEW, ICAO:OPPS) is located in the the city of Peshawar, Pakistan. It is the primary international airport serving Peshawar and its surrounding metropolitan area. Phone Number :+92919211525

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IATA Code

PEW

ICAO Code

OPPS

Name

Bacha Khan International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Pakistan (PK)

City

Peshawar

Latitude

33.9939100

Longitude

71.5145800

Time Zone

UTC+05:00

Phone Number

+92919211525

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Airport Overview

Bacha Khan International Airport（PEW）, ICAO code OPPS, is an international passenger and cargo gateway serving Peshawar and the wider Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Pakistan. The airport is located at approximately 33.9939100°N, 71.5145800°E, in the southwestern part of Peshawar, with local time at UTC+05:00. Its logistics role is primarily regional: export and import shipments may be handled through international passenger-aircraft belly capacity, approved cargo arrangements, or connections through larger South Asian and Gulf gateways. Our service team treats Bacha Khan International Airport as a schedule- and handling-confirmation airport rather than assuming fixed freighter capacity. The airport was extensively reconstructed between 2016 and 2018 according to the supplied airport record, while current cargo acceptance, warehouse access and customs procedures must be verified for each shipment.

Airport name	Bacha Khan International Airport
Location	Peshawar, Pakistan
IATA / ICAO	PEW / OPPS
Country / time zone	Pakistan / UTC+05:00
Airport contact in supplied record	+92 91 9211525

Key Highlights

Regional gateway: suitable for cargo serving Peshawar and surrounding Khyber Pakhtunkhwa markets, subject to available airline and ground-handler capacity.
International connection dependence: many long-haul consignments may require transfer through a South Asian or Gulf hub rather than direct uplift.
Mixed passenger-cargo environment: acceptance, build-up, screening and delivery arrangements can vary by operating carrier and handling agent.
Documentation sensitivity: shipment data must be aligned across the commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill, customs declaration and any commodity-specific permits.
Pre-alert priority: our service team recommends confirming space, cut-off, warehouse receiving conditions and customs availability before cargo is dispatched to the airport.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available handling details can change by airline, terminal operator and shipment type. Our service team confirms the actual acceptance route before issuing final shipping instructions.

General cargo handling

Standard export and import handling may be arranged through the appointed airline or ground handler. Acceptance is normally subject to security screening, piece and weight limits, packaging condition and confirmed booking status.

Customs-controlled processing

Export or import customs processing must be coordinated with the relevant broker and authorities. Cargo should not be delivered until the receiving warehouse and declaration pathway are confirmed.

Special cargo

Dangerous goods, pharmaceuticals, perishables, live animals, valuables and oversized pieces require advance acceptance. Availability of dedicated rooms, cool-chain equipment or specialist supervision must be confirmed case by case.

Screening and security

All cargo remains subject to applicable aviation-security screening and carrier acceptance rules. Packaging must permit inspection without compromising the shipment or concealment controls.

Delivery and collection

Import collection normally depends on customs release, airline documentation release, warehouse handling and consignee identification. Our team can coordinate broker and ground-transport instructions after arrival details are available.

Service confirmation

Warehouse hours, bonded-storage access, pallet or ULD handling, temperature-control capability and dangerous-goods acceptance are operational details that must be confirmed before booking.

Routes & Transit Times

South Asia connections: shipments may be routed through a suitable regional gateway when direct uplift from Bacha Khan International Airport is unavailable. The actual routing depends on airline schedules, capacity and destination restrictions.
Gulf connections: long-haul cargo may use a Gulf transfer point where the selected carrier has compatible interline or transit arrangements. Transit handling, re-screening and transfer cut-offs can affect the final movement plan.
Passenger-aircraft belly capacity: availability may be more sensitive to seasonality, aircraft type, passenger demand and special-cargo restrictions than at a dedicated freighter hub.
Transit planning: our team provides an indicative schedule only after checking the booking record, connection protection, customs requirements and destination acceptance. No fixed transit time should be assumed before carrier confirmation.

For urgent or high-value cargo, we compare direct uplift, hub transfer and alternative Pakistani gateway options after reviewing destination, commodity, dimensions, required delivery date and customs requirements.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Peshawar and the broader Khyber Pakhtunkhwa commercial area form the core origin and destination market. Road collection planning should account for local traffic, security conditions and consignee access.
Commercial and industrial shipments: machinery parts, industrial components, electrical goods, garments, samples and general merchandise may be suitable for air freight when shipment value or urgency justifies the premium.
Perishables: fresh produce and other time-sensitive cargo require confirmed acceptance, suitable packaging, rapid delivery to the handling point and a documented temperature plan. Do not assume cold-room availability.
Healthcare cargo: medicines, diagnostics and medical devices require commodity-specific documentation, packaging and, where applicable, temperature monitoring and import permissions.
Cross-border considerations: cargo associated with neighboring markets may require additional transit, customs and security review. Our team verifies the complete transport chain rather than treating the airport as a guaranteed cross-border consolidation point.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: airline and warehouse cut-off times are booking-specific and may be earlier for export customs, screening, dangerous goods, perishables or oversized cargo. Our team obtains the confirmed receiving deadline before arranging local delivery.
Dangerous goods: classification, shipper’s declaration where required, UN packaging, labels, quantity limits and carrier approval must be completed before tender. Batteries, aerosols, chemicals and magnetized materials require particular scrutiny.
Temperature-sensitive and live shipments: provide commodity, temperature range, packaging duration, handling instructions and emergency contacts in advance. Acceptance is subject to equipment, staffing and carrier approval at the time of booking.
Customs and inspection: commercial descriptions, HS classification, values, origin, consignee details and permits must be consistent. Customs examination or document queries can delay release, so consignee and broker availability should be arranged before arrival.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the origin, destination, commodity, number of pieces, dimensions, gross weight, declared value and required delivery date before packing is finalized.
Request written confirmation of airline space, cargo acceptance, warehouse receiving location, export customs route and applicable special-cargo approvals before moving goods to Bacha Khan International Airport.
Use robust, stackable packaging with clear piece marks and handling labels. For batteries, liquids, chemicals or medical products, provide the relevant safety and regulatory documents before booking.
For time-critical or temperature-sensitive cargo, compare a confirmed PEW routing with an alternative gateway and road-feeder plan. The alternative should be selected only after checking customs jurisdiction, security, border formalities and total transport time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bacha Khan International Airport handle international air freight?

International cargo movements may be possible through the operating airline, its appointed ground handler and the applicable customs process. Our service team confirms destination acceptance, available uplift, warehouse receiving arrangements and documentation before booking; international passenger-airport status alone does not guarantee cargo acceptance.

Is a direct freighter available from Bacha Khan International Airport?

Freighter availability is schedule- and carrier-dependent and should not be assumed. We check direct uplift first and then evaluate a compatible South Asian or Gulf connection when required.

How early should cargo be delivered to the airport?

The correct delivery time is the confirmed airline or handling-agent cut-off for the specific booking. Dangerous goods, perishables, oversized cargo and shipments requiring customs processing generally need earlier coordination than routine general cargo.

Can pharmaceuticals or fresh produce be shipped through the airport?

Such shipments may be accepted only when the carrier, handler, packaging and regulatory documents are approved. Our team verifies temperature-control arrangements, acceptance windows, permits and delivery procedures before dispatch.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Provide origin and destination, commodity description, pieces, dimensions, gross weight, chargeable-weight basis, value, Incoterms, desired delivery date and any dangerous-goods, battery, temperature or customs requirements. This allows us to compare a PEW routing with practical alternatives.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport name, codes, location, contact number, time zone and historical description in this module are based on the supplied airport record for Bacha Khan International Airport. Operational statements are deliberately limited to confirmation-based industry practice; current airline acceptance, cargo facilities, cut-off times, customs arrangements and special-cargo capability must be checked against the shipment-specific booking.

For regulatory and aviation verification, our service team may cross-check applicable information with the following authoritative domains:

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

Schedules, handling contracts, customs practice, security requirements, warehouse access and carrier restrictions can change without notice. Final booking and delivery instructions always require confirmation from the responsible airline, handler, customs broker and our service team.