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Kabul International Airport

IATA KBLICAO OAKB🇦🇫 Kabul
Coordinates
34.5659°N, 69.2123°E
Elevation
5,877 ft (1,791 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
AF-KAB
Time zone
Kabul(UTC+04:30)
Magnetic variation
3.4° E

Daylight today(Jul 15, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:23
Sunrise
04:52
Sunset
19:07
Civil dusk
19:36

About 14h 16m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Kabul International Airport

Kabul International Airport

Kabul International Airport, also and formerly known as Hamid Karzai International Airport, is an international airport located in Kabul, Afghanistan. It is one of the country's main international airports, capable of housing over a hundred military and civilian aircraft. It is currently operated by UAE-based GAAC Holding and Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

OAKB

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11 / 29▸ displaced11,483 ft / 3,500 m164 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP/DEP131.600 MHz
GNDGND120.300 MHz
TWRTWR129.400 MHz

Navaids(3)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (15)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
KABUL CTRClass DCTRGND9500 ft MSL
OAR002Special useRestrictedGNDFL290
OAR001Special useRestrictedGNDFL290

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Afghanistan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Kabul International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Kabul International Airport?

The ICAO code for Kabul International Airport is OAKB, and its IATA code is KBL.

Where is Kabul International Airport located?

Kabul International Airport is large airport located in Kabul, Afghanistan, at an elevation of 5,877 ft (1,791 m).

How many runways does Kabul International Airport have?

Kabul International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,483 ft / 3,500 m.

Which airlines fly to Kabul International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Kabul International Airport include Air India Limited, Ariana Afghan Airlines, Emirates, Fly Dubai, Hankook Airline, Iran Aseman Airlines, among 11 carriers (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Kabul International Airport?

Historical data lists 15 nonstop destinations from Kabul International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Kabul International Airport in?

Kabul International Airport is in the Asia/Kabul time zone (UTC+04:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Kabul International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Kabul International Airport is approximately 3.4° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Kabul International Airport?

The nearest airport to Kabul International Airport is Kutub Khel Airport (AF08), about 22.7 nm to the s, followed by Bagram Airfield and Mohammad Agha Wuluswali Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Kabul International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.