Chirat Airport
Nowshera, Pakistan

Chirat Airport
Military airfield serving the Nowshera district of Pakistan.
- ›Designated ICAO code OPCT, with no assigned IATA code.
- ›Located near Nowshera in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.
- ›Operates primarily as a military airfield with no scheduled commercial service.
- ›Situated in a strategically important region of northwestern Pakistan.
Chirat Airport, designated OPCT, is a small airfield located near Nowshera in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Situated in a strategically significant region at the confluence of major rivers and military corridors, the airport has historically served limited civilian and military purposes. Its role remains modest, primarily supporting regional connectivity and occasional charter or military operations in northwestern Pakistan.
- Main Terminal — A basic single-building facility handling limited passenger and cargo operations with minimal amenities.
- Local taxis and rickshaws available outside the terminal
- Private car hire arranged through local operators in Nowshera city
- Road access via Grand Trunk Road connecting to Peshawar and Rawalpindi
- Nowshera Guest House
- Pearl Continental Peshawar (approximately 60 km away)
- Local lodges in Nowshera city centre
In-terminal dining options are extremely limited or nonexistent at this small airfield. Travellers are advised to arrange meals in Nowshera city, where local dhabas and small restaurants serve traditional Pashtun and Pakistani cuisine. The city centre offers basic food options including karahi, kebabs, and fresh bread.
- Confirm flight status well in advance as operations at this airfield are infrequent and subject to change.
- Carry sufficient local currency as ATM access near the airport is unreliable.
- Arrange private transport ahead of your arrival as public transport options near the airfield are very limited.
- Check regional security advisories before travel as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa conditions can change.
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