PAF Base Shahbaz

PAF Base Shahbaz (IATA: JAG, ICAO: OPJA) is located at Jacobabad, in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is a military base operated by the Pakistan Air Force as well as a civilian airport.

Jacobabad Air Base
Summary
Airport typeMilitary / Public
OwnerPAF
OperatorPakistan Air Force (PAF)
ServesJacobabad, Sindh, Pakistan
OccupantsPakistan Air Force
Elevation AMSL185 ft / 56 m
Runways
Direction Length Surface
m ft
15/33 3,060 10,040 Asphalt
15L/33R 3,073 10,081 Asphalt
Source: DAFIF[1][2]

Lockheed-Martin contract personnel are present here as the PAF takes ownership of 18 new F-16's and works to bring these aircraft up to operational capability.[3][4]

References
  1. Airport information for OPJA at World Aero Data. Data current as of October 2006.Source: DAFIF.
  2. Airport information for JAG at Great Circle Mapper. Source: DAFIF (effective October 2006).
  3. "South Asia | US defends Pakistan F-16 jet deal". BBC News. 2005-03-26. Retrieved 2012-10-20.
  4. "Pak gets three upgraded F-16 jets - Rediff.com India News". News.rediff.com. 2010-06-26. Retrieved 2012-10-20.



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