Dhamial Army Airbase
Dhamial Army Airbase (ICAO: OPQS) is a Pakistan Army airbase located near Bangash House in southern Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is the headquarters of Pakistan Army Aviation. It is commonly referred as Dhamial Camp or Qasim Base.
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| Airport type | Military | ||||||||||
| Operator | Pakistan Army | ||||||||||
| Location | Rawalpindi | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 1,581 ft / 482 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 33°33′37″N 73°2′0″E | ||||||||||
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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.
References
External links
- Airport information for OPQS at World Aero Data. Data current as of October 2006.
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