Shindand Air Base (OAH): Codes, Runways & Location
Shindand Air Base (IATA: OAH · ICAO: OASD) is a small airport serving Shindand, Afghanistan. It lies at 33.3913° N, 62.2610° E, 3773 ft (1150 m) above sea level.
Overview of Shindand Air Base
Shindand Air Base is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a small airport, serving the area of Shindand in Afghanistan. It is identified by the IATA code OAH and the ICAO code OASD. It is not recorded as having scheduled commercial airline service, so it mainly serves general, charter or regional aviation.
Shindand Air Base has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2786 m (9140 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: concrete. The field elevation is 3773 ft (1150 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport (HEA) about 91 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 ≈ 2,786 m — wide-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Shindand Air Base
Where is Shindand Air Base located?
Shindand Air Base is located in Shindand, Afghanistan. Its coordinates are 33.3913° N, 62.2610° E.
What is the airport code for Shindand Air Base?
Shindand Air Base has an IATA code of OAH and an ICAO code of OASD.
How long is the runway at Shindand Air Base?
Shindand Air Base's longest runway is about 2786 m (9140 ft), which can support most wide-body jets.
How many runways does Shindand Air Base have?
Shindand Air Base has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Shindand Air Base a major airport?
Shindand Air Base is classified as a small airport.
About this data
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