<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-center">History Multan International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">Multan International Airport traces its origins to the British Empire, when the Royal Air Force used the open space to fly in and out of the region during 1919. The area was used for aircraft that were able to land on gravel and grass surfaces. In 1934, Imperial Airways started to use the airfield for civil aircraft flights since Multan was considered a strategic position in the Punjab province of India. It was not until 1938 that Imperial Airways started to operate regular flights out of Multan. The flight would originate in Lahore, then fly into Multan, where it would continue its journey to Jacobabad and then Karachi.</p>
<p class="blog-para">Following the independence of Pakistan from the British, Pak Air, a new airline to the dominion, started operations from Multan Airport. Multan Flying Club was also set up at the Airport within the same year. It was not until the birth of the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines in 1957, that PIA started operations from Multan Airport using Douglas DC-3 aircraft. In 1963, due to growth of the number of flights and larger aircraft requirements, the runway, taxi-ways and aprons where carpeted using bitumen. A new control tower was constructed to meet the technological changes at that time. In 1971, as PIA had acquired Boeing aircraft, the runway was extended to 2,743 by 30 m (9,000 by 100 ft) to handle heavier aircraft and more passengers. The terminal building was extended in 1977, which also allowed the airport to handle Boeing 720 aircraft. In 1980&ndash;1988, the airport runway was strengthened and re-carpeted for the arrival of the Airbus A300. It was not until 1999 that PIA and the private airline Aero Asia operated international flights from the airport. Flights began to destinations in the Middle East such as Dubai and Kuwait.</p>
<h2 class="blog-hed2 pb-lg-4 pb-3 text-lg-left">Transport Multan International Airport</h2>
<p class="blog-para">At the landside of the terminal, there is a facility for Metro Radio Cab Services to book cabs. It provides a service directly from the Airport and their counter. A Facility for Private Rent A Car is also available at the Airport. As Multan is the oldest city, there is also a facility for traditional auto-rickshaws. Several auto-rickshaws are available at the entrance of the Airport. The auto-rickshaws are a popular mode of transport among passengers for short-distance travel. The Cantonment railway station of Multan is 3 km away from the Airport. The nearest railway station connects Multan to other parts of the country. It is also the means of transportation for passengers.</p>
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