Getting There
PAF Faisal Base, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Faisal Cantonment, Karachi, Karachi City, Sindh. We can easily go there by car.
Timing For Visitors:
| Tuesday | 9am–9pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–9pm |
| Thursday | 9am–9pm |
| Friday | 3–9pm |
| Saturday | 9am–9pm |
| Sunday | 9am–9pm |
| Monday | 9am–9pm |
What to Expect
Amid the lush green lawns, different aircraft including,F-86 Sabre, F-104 Starfighter, Mirage, FT-6, F-6, T-33, U-Mig15, MFI-17 (Mushshak), Aero Commander, Antonov An-12, Beech D-95A (Travel Air), T-6G (Harvard), Huskie (Helicopter), etc and other Air Defence equipment have been displayed,
A huge archives gallery houses the other rare relics like the Viking – Quaid-e-Azam’s aircraft, an Indian Gnat aircraft which was force landed at Pasroor in 1965 war and many more. Four PCs have also been placed inside the archives gallery, which provide information about different aspects of the PAF.
There are four sub-galleries inside; one depicts the history of aerial warfare through model aircraft and paintings while the other one shows different fighter aircraft models of the world. Two galleries are dedicated to the “SHOHADA” and heroes of 1965 & 1971 wars.
There are two open galleries: one shows the achievements of different squadrons while the other one shows the achievements / history of PAF Bases through rare photographs and the reprints of paintings.
History
PAF Museum not only preserves the history of PAF but also helps create greater harmony between the PAF and general public. It also carries and conveys an inherent message that we can make and maintain our environment clean and green by collective efforts!”.
PAF Museum was inaugurated on 14th August, 1997 by the then Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Abbas Khattak; and subsequently opened to the general public in October, 1997.
Facilities Available
A canteen caters for small needs of the visitors. Cold / hot drinks, mineral water, beverages and snacks are available at market rates. A fun land for the children with swings and merry-go-rounds is also available. The newly installed entertainment simulator is a new and unique experience to the visitors.
Entrance Fees:
- Adults: PKR 60/-
- Children (3-12 years): PKR 40/-
- Students with ID Card: PKR 40/-
- Defence Personnel & their Families: PKR 40/-
- Children under 3 years: FREE
- Senior Citizens above 60 years: FREE
- Handicapped & Special Citizens: FREE
