On 27 March 2018, Shaheen Air announced the city's first direct flights to Muscat, the capital of Oman with flights beginning on 15 April 2018. On 30 October 2019, PIA resumed its operations from the city to Dubai using Airbus A320, operating twice a week. Structure LYP is fitted with all the essentials for domestic and international flights. The information below is correct as of October 2015. Apron 2 passenger glass boarding bridges installed by ADELTE. 2 wide-body aircraft such as Airbus A300/A310/Boeing 767-300ER. 4 narrow body aircraft such as Airbus A320 and ATR 42/ATR 72 aircraft. Air field lighting System Category-I. Additional general aviation apron (SAFTS) for Cessna. Runway 9,271 ft long ILS NDB equipped runway at an elevation of 607 feet with 25' shoulders on each side. Parallel runway for general aviation aircraft such as Cessna 162 and Cessna 172 (Expected to be renovated in Q2 2018). Capable of handling up to Boeing 767 & Airbus A300. (post renovation up to Boeing 777) Instrument Landing System Category-I. Airport Services Pakistan State Oil provides fuel services to all airlines flying out of the airport. (Type: Jet A-100) Fire fighting and Rescue Services. FIDS systems located in the lounges and briefing concourses showing television programmes and flight information. Airport Mosque located outside the terminal at the far end of the car park. Aircraft ground maintenance services. CAA Porter services and luggage wrapping services are available. Custom and Immigration for international flights. Ground Handling Agents Pakistan International Airlines. Royal Airport Services (RAS). Gerry's Dnata Cargo Complex International and domestic freight services are available via Pakistan International Airlines and international airlines. Cargo can be booked at PIA Booking Office located in the city centre or at the airport cargo complex. New cargo complex being built to handle cargo aircraft loads. Flying School Institutions Air Academy Private Ltd. Additional Meteorology Forecasting Station. Standby generators24/7 are available. 24-hour priority notice for unexpected arrival into the airport. Serena Hotels counter. Drop Off lane and Special Assistance Parking. Flight Information and Assistance Office. Airline Ticketing and Reservation offices (PIA, SAFTS, Gerry's dnata, Royal Airport Services). Operations Runways The main runway at the airport was inaugurated in 1972 which was built to handle jet aircraft such as the Boeing 737. As PIA acquired larger aircraft, the CAA decided to strengthen the runway in 1991 so the airport could handle wide body aircraft such as Airbus A300, Airbus