Walton Airport
31°29′41″N 074°20′46″E / 31.49472°N 74.34611°E
Walton Airport, Lahore | |||||||||||
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| Airport type | Private | ||||||||||
| Operator | Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (formerly) | ||||||||||
| Serves | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan | ||||||||||
| Opened | 1918 | ||||||||||
| Closed | 1962 | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 679 ft / 207 m | ||||||||||
Interactive map of Walton Airport, Lahore | |||||||||||
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| Source: DAFIF | |||||||||||
Walton Airport (ICAO: OPLH), also known as Walton Airfield, was situated near Model Town, 10 km (6.2 mi) from the city centre of Lahore, in Punjab province of Pakistan. Now the area has been converted to CBD (Central Business District) Punjab. The airport was founded in 1918 and named after Sir Colonel Cusack Walton. The airport was active until 1962, when Allama Iqbal International Airport opened. It is now defunct for private usage as well.
It used to cater to general aviation and facilitates several flying clubs. The airport was one of the oldest in the country, and was spread over 300 acres.