The airport is ideal for military use due to its location on the Great Circle Route between the US and Middle East.

It is the first mainland airport between USA and Europe.

As the airport is on a coastal location, it is ideal for training exercises across land, air and sea.

ICAO – EGPK     

IATA – PIK
Operational Hours – H24
Lat./Long 55’ 30” 34N / 04’ 35” 40W