Qasim Army Aviation Base

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Qasim Army Aviation Base or Dhamial Airbase (ICAO: OPQS) is a Pakistan Army airbase located in southern Rawalpindi, Pakistan. It is the headquarters of Pakistan Army Aviation.^[1]

Qasim Army Aviation Base
IATA: none ICAO: OPQS
Summary
Airport type	Military
Operator	Pakistan Army
Location	Dhamial, Rawalpindi
Elevation AMSL	1,581 ft / 482 m
Coordinates	33°33′37″N 73°2′0″E
Runways
Direction Length Surface ft m 14/32 6,693 2,040 Asphalt

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.

During 1979 the following aircraft types were operated from here: Aérospatiale Alouette III, Bell 47G, Cessna O-1 Bird Dog, Mil Mi-8 and Saab Supporter.^[2]