Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH): Codes, Runways & Location
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (IATA: KDH · ICAO: OAKN) is a large airport serving Kandahar, Afghanistan. It lies at 31.5058° N, 65.8480° E, 3337 ft (1017 m) above sea level.
Overview of Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kandahar in Afghanistan. It is identified by the IATA code KDH and the ICAO code OAKN. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3210 m (10532 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3337 ft (1017 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Tarinkot Airport (TII) about 122 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 3,210 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport
Where is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport located?
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is located in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Its coordinates are 31.5058° N, 65.8480° E.
What is the airport code for Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport?
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport has an IATA code of KDH and an ICAO code of OAKN.
How long is the runway at Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport?
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport's longest runway is about 3210 m (10532 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport have?
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport a major airport?
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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