Kabul International Airport (KBL): Codes, Runways & Location
Kabul International Airport (IATA: KBL · ICAO: OAKB) is a large airport serving Kabul, Afghanistan. It lies at 34.5659° N, 69.2123° E, 5877 ft (1791 m) above sea level.
Overview of Kabul International Airport
Kabul International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Kabul in Afghanistan. It is identified by the IATA code KBL and the ICAO code OAKB. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Kabul International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 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 5877 ft (1791 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Bagram Airfield (OAI) about 43 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 ≈ 3,500 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Kabul International Airport
Where is Kabul International Airport located?
Kabul International Airport is located in Kabul, Afghanistan. Its coordinates are 34.5659° N, 69.2123° E.
What is the airport code for Kabul International Airport?
Kabul International Airport has an IATA code of KBL and an ICAO code of OAKB.
How long is the runway at Kabul International Airport?
Kabul International Airport's longest runway is about 3500 m (11483 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Kabul International Airport have?
Kabul International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Kabul International Airport a major airport?
Kabul International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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