Qasim Army Aviation Base Explained

Dhamial Airbase
Icao:OPQS
Type:Military
Operator:Pakistan Army
Location:Dhamial, Rawalpindi
Elevation-F:1,581
Elevation-M:482
R1-Number:14/32
R1-Length-F:6,693
R1-Length-M:2,040
R1-Surface:Asphalt

Dhamial Airbase or Qasim Airbase is a Pakistan Army airbase located in southern Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is the headquarters of Pakistan Army Aviation.[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.

Notes and References

  1. News: Military equipment exhibitions pull crowd. The Nation. 7 September 2016. 22 December 2020.