Ground Handling & Fuel Services OPKC | KHI

Trip Support Department

August 18, 2025 • 3 min read

✈️ Ground Handling & Fuel Services – OPKC | KHI Karachi, Pakistan

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🕐 Available 24/7

Seven Jets delivers expert coordination of ground handling, aviation fuel, and trip support services at Jinnah International Airport, officially designated as OPKC / KHI, Pakistan’s busiest international gateway. Strategically located in Karachi, the country’s commercial capital, OPKC offers robust infrastructure for private, commercial, cargo, and medevac flights. Our team ensures smooth operations with fast fuel uplift, regulatory compliance, and full crew and passenger assistance.

🛬 Key Airport Identifiers

• ICAO Code: OPKC

• IATA Code: KHI

• Airport Name: Jinnah International Airport

• City: Karachi

• Country: Pakistan

• Airport Category: International, Civil

• Operating Hours: 24/7

🛫 Operational Information

• Tower Frequency: 118.3 MHz

• Ground Control: 121.6 MHz

• Approach: 125.5 MHz

• ATIS: 126.7 MHz

• Control: 126.5 MHz

• Fire Category: CAT 9

• Fuel Type: Jet A1 (available 24/7)

• Customs & Immigration: Available

• Elevation: 100 ft / 30 m

• Slot Coordination: Required

• Handling: Mandatory

🛤️ Runway Data

Runway 07R/25L

Length: 3,400 x 45 meters (11,155 ft)
Surface: Concrete
Orientation: 070° / 250°
Lighting System: Edge, Centerline, TDZ
ILS: Available (25L)
PCN: Suitable for wide-body aircraft

Runway 07L/25R

Length: 3,200 x 45 meters (10,500 ft)
Surface: Concrete
Orientation: 070° / 250°
Lighting System: Edge, Centerline, TDZ
ILS: Available (25R)
PCN: Suitable for narrow-body and regional aircraft

Both runways support high-capacity operations, including A330, B777, and cargo freighters.

Additional Operational Insights for OPKC

Jinnah International Airport (OPKC) is Pakistan’s busiest aviation hub and a primary gateway for both passenger and cargo traffic. Its dual-runway system provides high operational capacity, with Runway 25L commonly used for heavy wide-body arrivals thanks to its ILS precision approach and full-length taxiway access. The airport regularly accommodates long-haul operations by B777, A330, and freighter aircraft, making it a reliable option for technical stops and extended-range business jet flights.

As a Level 3 slot-coordinated airport, advance slot approval is required, particularly during peak hours when congestion can affect arrival and departure sequencing. Parking availability is limited for non-scheduled operations, and operators should plan for quick turnarounds or repositioning to secondary airports within Pakistan if extended ground time is not approved.

CIQ clearance is available 24/7, though operators should anticipate additional lead times for private, diplomatic, and cargo flights due to local regulatory processes. Handling is mandatory, and strict compliance with Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) requirements is essential. With its location in Karachi—the country’s commercial and financial hub—OPKC remains a key operational base for both regional and intercontinental flights across South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

🛠️ Our Services at OPKC Karachi

• 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 extensive operational experience in Pakistan and strong partnerships at KHI, 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.