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Pakistan Declares Dera Ismail Khan Airport Fully Operational

Commercial flight schedules will determine the airport's real impact.

Overview

  • Authorities said the long-neglected facility has been rehabilitated and returned to full operation.
  • Officials tied the move to a state program led by the Defence Ministry and the Pakistan Airports Authority to revive idle airports.
  • No airlines or timetables have been announced for passenger or cargo services from the airport.
  • Local business groups expect faster trips to bigger cities and more reliable shipping once flights begin.
  • The airport received a DVOR/DME navigation system last year, a radio beacon that helps pilots find position and distance during approaches.