Ground Handling & Fuel Services OPIS | ISB

Trip Support Department

August 18, 2025 • 3 min read

✈️ Ground Handling & Fuel Services – OPIS | ISB Islamabad, Pakistan

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🕐 Available 24/7

Seven Jets provides full coordination of ground handling, aviation fuel, and trip support services at Islamabad International Airport, officially designated as OPIS / ISB, serving Pakistan’s capital region. Strategically located near the M-1 and M-2 motorways, ISB offers modern infrastructure and high-capacity facilities for private, commercial, cargo, and medevac flights. We ensure smooth operations with fast fuel uplift, regulatory compliance, and full crew and passenger assistance.

🛬 Key Airport Identifiers

• ICAO Code: OPIS

• IATA Code: ISB

• Airport Name: Islamabad International Airport

• City: Islamabad

• Country: Pakistan

• Airport Category: International, Civil

• Operating Hours: 24/7

🛫 Operational Information

• Tower Frequency: 122.15 / 123.22 MHz

• Ground Control: 121.85 / 122.95 / 124.35 MHz

• ATIS: 126.20 MHz

• Clearance Delivery: 130.35 MHz

• Departure: 118.55 / 119.65 MHz

• Fire Category: CAT 9

• Fuel Type: Jet A1 (available 24/7)

• Customs & Immigration: Available

• Elevation: 1,761 ft / 537 m

• Slot Coordination: Required

• Handling: Mandatory

🛤️ Runway Data

Runway 10R/28L

• Length: 3,658 x 60 meters (12,001 x 197 ft)

• Surface: Asphalt

• Orientation: 100° / 280°

• Lighting System: HIRL

• ILS: Available

• PCN: Suitable for wide-body aircraft

Runway 10L/28R

• Length: 3,658 x 45 meters (12,001 x 148 ft)

• Surface: Asphalt

• Orientation: 100° / 280°

• Lighting System: HIRL

• ILS: Available

• PCN: Suitable for narrow-body and regional aircraft

Both runways support A380 operations and high-volume traffic, with advanced approach systems and full night operation capability.

Additional Operational Insights for OPIS

Islamabad International Airport (OPIS) is Pakistan’s newest and most modern international gateway, designed to accommodate high-capacity traffic and wide-body operations including the Airbus A380. Its dual 3,658-meter parallel runways provide robust performance margins for long-haul departures, heavy private jets, and cargo aircraft operating in South Asia.

As a Level 3 slot-coordinated airport, prior slot approval is mandatory for all operations, and short-notice requests may face limitations due to high commercial traffic volume. Parking is available but can be restricted during peak hours, requiring coordination for technical stops and overnight stays.

CIQ services are available 24/7, with dedicated facilities for private and non-scheduled flights. Operators should note that handling is mandatory at OPIS, and local procedures require advance submission of flight documentation to ensure compliance with Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) regulations. With its strategic location near major motorways and its role as a regional hub, Islamabad is frequently chosen for diplomatic flights, crew rotations, and extended-range business jet operations.

🛠️ Our Services at OPIS Islamabad

• Ground Handling Coordination

• Jet A1 Aviation Fuel Uplift (competitive pricing)

• ATC Slot & Parking Arrangement

• CIQ Clearance & VIP Terminal Access

• Supervision of Permit Documentation

• Crew Meet & Greet

• Passenger Escort & Customs

• In-flight Catering Coordination

• Hotel & Ground Transportation

• Real-Time Flight Monitoring

• 24/7 On-site Supervision (via local handler)

🌍 Why Seven Jets

With operational expertise across Pakistan and strong partnerships at ISB, Seven Jets ensures secure, efficient, and compliant flight support for all aircraft categories. Whether your priority is fuel uplift, crew handling, or a technical stop, our team delivers with precision and 24/7 availability.