The grand inauguration of Pakistan’s largest international airport, the New Gwadar International Airport, took place today in the province of Balochistan.
The first flight, PK 503, from Karachi successfully landed at the airport.
The national airline’s flight departed Karachi at 10:00 AM and landed at New Gwadar Airport at 11:14 AM, receiving a water salute upon arrival.
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) dismissed rumors that the airport’s operationalization had been delayed due to rain.
A PAA spokesperson clarified that the airport became operational as scheduled on January 20, urging the public to rely only on verified sources for information.
Located 26 kilometers away from Gwadar city in Ghorandani, the New Gwadar International Airport spans 430 acres.
Its runway, 3,658 meters long and 75 meters wide, can accommodate large aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 747.
The airport was constructed at a cost of PKR 50 billion, with a symbolic inauguration by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on October 14, 2024.
Regular flight operations have now officially commenced, marking a new chapter in enhancing air connectivity in Gwadar.
