Large airport · Lahore, Pakistan
Allama Iqbal International Airport
Allama Iqbal International Airport (Punjabi / Urdu: علامہ اقبال بین الاقوامی ہوائی اڈا, IATA: LHE, ICAO: OPLA) is the international airport serving Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, and the second-largest city in Pakistan. Its IATA code is LHE. Its ICAO code is OPLA. It has 2 runways, longest 11,024 ft (CON). Elevation 712 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Lahore, Pakistan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | LHE |
| ICAO code | OPLA |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 11,024 ft (CON) |
| Elevation | 712 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 31.5216° N, 74.4036° E |
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What Allama Iqbal International Airport is known for
Allama Iqbal International Airport (Punjabi / Urdu: علامہ اقبال بین الاقوامی ہوائی اڈا, IATA: LHE, ICAO: OPLA) is the international airport serving Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, and the second-largest city in Pakistan.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Allama Iqbal International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Shalimar Gardens · Pakistan · 4.6 miles away
- Lahore Fort · Pakistan · 6.9 miles away
- Badshahi Mosque · Pakistan · 7.2 miles away
- Minar-e-Pakistan · Pakistan · 7.4 miles away
- Golden Temple · India · 28.7 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Allama Iqbal International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Deva Vatala National Park · Pakistan · 95.4 miles away
- Pir Lasura National Park · Pakistan · 149.9 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Allama Iqbal International Airport?
Allama Iqbal International Airport (Punjabi / Urdu: علامہ اقبال بین الاقوامی ہوائی اڈا, IATA: LHE, ICAO: OPLA) is the international airport serving Lahore, the capital of Punjab province, and the second-largest city in Pakistan.
What is the airport code for Allama Iqbal International Airport?
Allama Iqbal International Airport — its IATA code is LHE and its ICAO code is OPLA.
Where is Allama Iqbal International Airport located?
Allama Iqbal International Airport serves Lahore, Pakistan. Its coordinates are 31.5216° N, 74.4036° E.
How high is Allama Iqbal International Airport?
Allama Iqbal International Airport sits at 712 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5257
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allama_Iqbal_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.