Walton General Aviation Aerodrome in Muridke Construction Project

[Abbas Ali]

Walton General Aviation Aerodrome in Muridke airside infrastructure, including runway, apron, taxiways and hangars expected to become operational by March 2024.




Old satellite view of the site.

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[Abbas Ali]

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has invited bids from reputed and experienced security service providers for provision of outsourced security manpower services at CAA Muridke Aerodrome - Muridke. Contract period would be 2 years (extendable for 6 months only).

Invitation to bid in March 28 newspaper:



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[Abbas Ali]

Greenfield Aerodrome for General Aviation Activities - Muridke.


Non-Directional Beacon (NDB) ground-based radio transmitter antenna installed at aerodrome in Muridke to aid and navigate aircraft.


Aircraft hangars at General Aviation Aerodrome in Muridke.

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[raihans]

Will this aerodrome receive a new ICAO identification, or will the existing OPLH be retained? I believe OPLH should be decommissioned and a new identifier, such as OPMD or OPMK, should be assigned.

[Abbas Ali]

^ Yes, most likely this aerodrome to get ICAO/IATA codes representing Muridke where it is located.

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[Abbas Ali]

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) tender notice in July 12 newspaper for the procurement of office furniture for new Walton General Aviation Aerodrome in Muridke.



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[Abbas Ali]

Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) Request for Proposal (RFP) for Service Level Agreement (SLA) for repair/maintenance of civil and horticulture works facilities at Muridke Aerodrome.

In September 17 newspaper:



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[Abbas Ali]

OPMU is four-letter ICAO code for Muridke New Walton General Aviation Aerodrome

From March 7 to April 28

Muridke New Walton General Aviation Aerodrome (OPMU) not available due to administrative reasons.

Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued:



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[raihans]

OPMU is four-letter ICAO code for Muridke New Walton General Aviation Aerodrome

Muridke General Aviation Aerodrome could have been better name, excluding the WALTON

[Abbas Ali]

I would like to see this aerodrome named after some prominent Pakistani aviator to inspire student pilots.

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) tender notice in March 23 newspaper for hiring 24-seater minibus for pick and drop service between Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIAP) - Lahore and New Walton General Aviation Aerodrome (NWGAA) - Muridke.



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[Abbas Ali]

Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) invitation to bids in March 29 newspaper for renovation of containers for establishment of Airports Security Force (ASF) accommodation and offices at New Walton Aerodrome - Muridke.



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