Khost International Airport (KHT): Codes, Runways & Location
Khost International Airport (IATA: KHT · ICAO: OAKS) is a medium-sized airport serving Khost, Afghanistan. It lies at 33.2846° N, 69.8073° E, 4204 ft (1281 m) above sea level.
Overview of Khost International Airport
Khost International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Khost in Afghanistan. It is identified by the IATA code KHT and the ICAO code OAKS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Khost International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2664 m (8740 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support most wide-body jets, 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 4204 ft (1281 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Salerno South Airport about 14 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 ≈ 2,664 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Khost International Airport
Where is Khost International Airport located?
Khost International Airport is located in Khost, Afghanistan. Its coordinates are 33.2846° N, 69.8073° E.
What is the airport code for Khost International Airport?
Khost International Airport has an IATA code of KHT and an ICAO code of OAKS.
How long is the runway at Khost International Airport?
Khost International Airport's longest runway is about 2664 m (8740 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Khost International Airport have?
Khost International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Khost International Airport a major airport?
Khost International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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