List of Pakistan Air Force squadrons

Squadrons are the most basic flying unit of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Combat aircraft squadrons contain around 20 aircraft. Squadron titles incorporate a squadron number and each squadron also has a nickname associated with it. PAF squadrons are organised into wings which contain multiple squadrons.

Active squadrons
Key:
 * AD = Air Defence
 * AS = Air Superiority
 * MR = Multi-role
 * MRTT = Multi-Role Tanker Transport
 * OCU = Operational Conversion Unit
 * PR = Photographic survey and Reconnaissance
 * TA = Tactical Attack
 * MS = Maritime Support
 * ATT = Advanced Tactics/Training


 * HB = Heavy Bomber
 * LB = Light Bomber
 * FI = Fighter Interceptor
 * FB = Fighter Bomber

Inactive squadrons
Key:

SAR = Search and Rescue

MR = Maritime Reconnaissance