What is the tower frequency at OAKB?

The tower frequency at Kabul Intl is 129.4 MHz.

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Kabul Intl

Kabul Intl (OAKB/KBL) serves Kabul, Afghanistan. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (11/29). Field elevation is 5877 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 2/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 7/10

Data last updated: 2024-01-01

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: OAKB
Name: Kabul Intl
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 34.565899
Longitude: 69.212303
Elevation: 5877 ft
Country: Afghanistan
Municipality: Kabul
IATA Code: KBL
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Kabul
Distance from City: 5.0 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11/29

Designation: 11/29
Dimensions: 11483 X 164
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: TACAN, VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

Tower: 129.400 MHz
Ground: 120.300 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: N/A

Operation Hours

Open: N/A
Close: N/A
Extra Hours On Request: No
Remarks: N/A

Contacts

AIS Tel: N/A
ARO Tel: N/A
MET Tel: N/A
Admin Tel: N/A
Health Tel: N/A
Police Tel: N/A
Authorities Tel: N/A
Website: N/A
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: No
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (when operational); coordinate through specialized security-aware handling agents. Extended lead times required.
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 6309 AFN per tonne. Limited fee structure; confirm with airport authority
Parking Fee: Approximately 3059 AFN per tonne per day; limited formal parking fee structure
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: AFN
Remarks: Limited ground handling services. Arrangements must be made through local agents or military coordination. Security situation requires advance planning. Services unreliable at times.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Jet A-1 availability limited and unreliable. Fuel may need to be tankered. When available, prices significantly higher than regional average due to logistics and security costs.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
GENDEC Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Kabul is the primary port of entry. Security situation highly volatile. All arrangements must be coordinated well in advance. Crew safety is primary concern.

Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: N/A
Remarks: Operations subject to security conditions and NOTAM restrictions. Airport may close without notice due to security incidents. Night operations limited. Confirm operational status before departure.

Airport Services

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at OAKB?: The tower frequency at Kabul Intl is 129.4 MHz.
What fuel is available at OAKB?: Kabul Intl offers Jet A-1.
Does OAKB require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Kabul Intl.

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