Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR): Codes, Runways & Location
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (IATA: MZR · ICAO: OAMS) is a large airport serving Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. It lies at 36.7041° N, 67.2105° E, 1284 ft (391 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Mazar-i-Sharif in Afghanistan. It is identified by the IATA code MZR and the ICAO code OAMS. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 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 1284 ft (391 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Termez Airport (TMJ) about 65 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 ≈ 3,000 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport
Where is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport located?
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is located in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. Its coordinates are 36.7041° N, 67.2105° E.
What is the airport code for Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport?
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport has an IATA code of MZR and an ICAO code of OAMS.
How long is the runway at Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport?
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport's longest runway is about 3000 m (9843 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport have?
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport a major airport?
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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