Dhamial Army Airbase

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Dhamial Army Airbase
IATA: none ICAO: OPQS
Summary
Airport type	Military
Operator	Pakistan Army
Location	Rawalpindi
Elevation AMSL	1,581 ft / 482 m
Coordinates	33°33′37″N 73°2′0″E / 33.56028°N 73.03333°E / 33.56028; 73.03333Coordinates: 33°33′37″N 73°2′0″E / 33.56028°N 73.03333°E / 33.56028; 73.03333
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 14/32 6,693 2,040 Asphalt

Dhamial Army Airbase (ICAO: OPQS) is a Pakistan Army airbase located in southern Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is the headquarters of Pakistan Army Aviation. It is commonly referred as Dhamial Camp or Qasim Base.^[1]

It was built a few kilometers outside Rawalpindi city, but due to the expansion of the city, it is now surrounded by major colonies, including Askari IIIX. It is frequently used by small aircraft and helicopters. Dhamial Airbase is also used for overhauling helicopters, including Mil Mi 17, Bell 412 and Bell AH-1F Cobra.

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