Pakistan's premier military air base and aviation hub.
Location
Kamra, Pakistan
Minhas Air Base, also known as PAF Base Minhas, is a Pakistan Air Force installation located in Kamra, Punjab, Pakistan. It serves as a significant military aviation facility and is home to the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), the country's main aircraft manufacturing and overhaul center.
The base is closely associated with the production and maintenance of military aircraft, including the JF-17 Thunder, developed jointly by Pakistan and China. It plays a critical role in Pakistan's defense aviation industry and air force operations.
Although it carries the IATA code ATG, Minhas Air Base functions primarily as a military installation rather than a commercial passenger airport. Civilian access is highly restricted, and no scheduled commercial airline services operate from this facility.
Getting to & from
Kamra is accessible by road from Islamabad, approximately 60 kilometers to the southeast, though access to the base itself is restricted to authorized military personnel.
Notable facts
- ›Home to the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), Pakistan's main aircraft manufacturing facility.
- ›Site of JF-17 Thunder production, developed jointly by Pakistan and China.
- ›The base was attacked by militants in 2012 but security forces repelled the assault.
- ›IATA code ATG is assigned but the facility operates exclusively as a military air base.
- ›Located near Attock in Punjab province, approximately 60 km from Islamabad.
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