Moenjo Daro Airport
Moenjo Daro Airport (IATA: MJD, ICAO: OPMJ) is a domestic airport located at Mohenjo-daro, Sindh under the administration of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.[2][3] It is 28 km away from the city of Larkana.[4]
Mohanjo Daro Airport | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Public | ||||||||||
| Operator | Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority | ||||||||||
| Serves | Larkana | ||||||||||
| Location | Mohanjo-daro | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 154 ft / 47 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 27°20′07″N 68°08′35″E | ||||||||||
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Formerly, it was the third busiest airport in Sindh.[5]
History
It was founded in 1967 during the tenure of Ayub Khan.[5] The airport was upgraded in 1973.[5]
In 1996, its runway and terminal buildings were extended.[6]
See also
References
- "Statistical Data for Web site Major Traffic Flow Airport & Airline wise - Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority".
- "Mohenjo-daro: An Amazingly Developed City | 2010 | JAXA Earth Observation Research Center (EORC)". www.eorc.jaxa.jp.
- "Hamary Hawai Addy". www.radio.gov.pk.
- "Mohenjo Daro Airport, Larkana".
- "Heritage ignored: With no flights, Mohenjo Daro at risk of being forgotten". The Express Tribune. December 13, 2019.
- "PCAA | Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority". www.caapakistan.com.pk.
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