Walton Airport

Walton Airport is situated near Model Town, 10 km (6 mi) from the city centre of Lahore, in Punjab province of Pakistan. It caters to general aviation and facilitates several flying clubs. Lahore's main airport is Allama Iqbal International Airport.
History.
The Walton Aerodrome is among the oldest airports of Asia founded as The Punjab Flying Club in 1930 by the dedicated philanthropist's Group of Aviators. In 1932 it was expanded and renamed as Northern Indian Flying Club. The government of Punjab transferred an area of 259.53 acres of State Land to the then Government of India, Aviation Department for a period of 50 years for the purpose of Civil Aerodrome ( Known as Walton Aerodrome).
The airport has historic value for being used as an airbase during World War II and later served as the first civilian airport for Lahore till 1962.
Walton Aerodrome possesses the value of "National Heritage" in Pakistan.
Services.
The length of the Walton runway is 6,200 feet and 150 feet in width. Due to General Aviators Fire Station and ATC along with AIWA Type 2287 2VHF Channels are being maintained thoroughly from dawn to dusk.
Present Operations.
Walton Aerodrome hosting several aircraft hangers including the historic hanger built-in 1930. The aerodrome is being used by flying clubs including Lahore Flying Club which is Pakistan's oldest Flying Institution with over 70 years inexperience. There are hangers for private aircraft, adventure sports, and chartered services. The Walton Aerodrome also has one of the oldest aircraft repairing and overhauling facilities for small aircraft. 