Jalalabad Airport (JAA): Codes, Runways & Location
Jalalabad Airport (IATA: JAA · ICAO: OAJL) is a medium-sized airport serving Jalalabad, Afghanistan. It lies at 34.3998° N, 70.4986° E, 1814 ft (553 m) above sea level.
Overview of Jalalabad Airport
Jalalabad Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Jalalabad in Afghanistan. It is identified by the IATA code JAA and the ICAO code OAJL. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Jalalabad Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2213 m (7262 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, 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 1814 ft (553 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Parachinar Airport (PAJ) about 68 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 ≈ 2,213 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Jalalabad Airport
Where is Jalalabad Airport located?
Jalalabad Airport is located in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Its coordinates are 34.3998° N, 70.4986° E.
What is the airport code for Jalalabad Airport?
Jalalabad Airport has an IATA code of JAA and an ICAO code of OAJL.
How long is the runway at Jalalabad Airport?
Jalalabad Airport's longest runway is about 2213 m (7262 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Jalalabad Airport have?
Jalalabad Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Jalalabad Airport a major airport?
Jalalabad Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport.
About this data
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