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Kabul Intl (OAKB/KBL) — Kabul, Afghanistan
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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Basic Info
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Runways
4/4
Frequencies
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Operations
2/2
Fuel
1/1
Contacts
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Additional Info
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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: OAKX
- Timezone: Asia/Kabul
- Distance from City: 7.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11/29
- Designation: 11/29
- Dimensions: 11520 X 148
- Surface: Asphalt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: PAPI unserviceable; RWY edge lights; ALS CAT I (RWY 29); SALS (RWY 11)
- NAVAIDs: VOR 132.5 MHz; ILS unserviceable; NDB unserviceable
- Approach Types: LOC, VOR/DME
- Remarks: RWY 11 elevation 5870 ft; RWY 29 elevation 5873 ft. PAPI unserviceable. ILS unserviceable. NDB unserviceable. Possible windshear on approach. Joint civil/military aerodrome.
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.600 MHz
- Ground: 125.400 MHz
- Operations: 131.600 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: Approach 131.600 MHz; Tower 120.600 MHz; Ground 125.400 MHz; ATIS 130.150 MHz; Clearance Delivery 128.100 MHz MHz
- ATIS: 130.150 MHz
Operation Hours
Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours
Kabul Intl operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: Airport H24. Control tower H24. Civil traffic 2330–1830Z (local: 04:00–23:00 UTC+4:30). AIS/handling 0230–1730 UTC. Aerodrome administration 0330–0830 UTC.
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: https://kia.gov.af
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: Landing permit and airport parking slot mandatory for non-scheduled operations. Overnight parking requires PPR. Landing permission from ACAA required for GA/BA flights.
Customs
- Open: 05:00
- Close: 09:00
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: Local hours approx 09:30–13:30 (UTC+4:30). CIQ available on request outside scheduled hours for international GA flights. Landing permit required in advance.
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: AFN
- Remarks: Overnight parking not permitted. Handling not mandatory but subject to availability and ATC/Tower approval.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: JET A-1 available. AVGAS not available.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: Yes
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: No US CBP preclearance. Landing permit required in advance from Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for non-scheduled flights. Visa required for crew and passengers.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: 18:30
- Curfew End: 23:30
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: Civil traffic 2330–1830Z. Caution: uncontrolled airport during non-civil hours. Overnight parking PPR required. Possible windshear on approach. Airport surrounded by Hindu Kush mountains.
Alternates
OAIX
- ICAO: OAIX
- Name: Bagram Airfield
- Distance (NM): 22.9
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
OAJL
- ICAO: OAJL
- Name: Jalalabad Airport
- Distance (NM): 64.3
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
OAKS
- ICAO: OAKS
- Name: Khost International Airport
- Distance (NM): 82.3
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: Prior permission required for all international flights.
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Active NOTAMs
G0245/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AIRPORT HOURS OF OPERATION ARE NOW 2230-1830.
2026-06-30 07:35:00
2026-08-30 23:59:00
G0186/26
warning
ATC restriction
KABUL TOWER ATIS IS OUT OF SERVICE.
2026-05-04 10:48:00
2026-07-31 23:59:00
G0275/26
caution
Instrument procedure change
NO INSTRUMENT APPROACH OPERATION IS ALLOWED AT KABUL INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT BELOW 800M (2600 FT) VISIBILITY. UNLESS RVR INFORMATION IS
PROVIDED.
2026-07-20 13:05:00
2026-08-20 10:30:00
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of OAKB?
- Kabul Intl operates from 02:30 to 17:30.
- What is the tower frequency at OAKB?
- The tower frequency at Kabul Intl is 120.600 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OAKB?
- Kabul Intl offers JET A-1.
- Is customs available at OAKB?
- Yes, customs at Kabul Intl is available from 05:00 to 09:00.
- Does OAKB require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Kabul Intl.
- Where is OAKB located?
- Kabul Intl (OAKB) is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- What is the IATA code for OAKB?
- The IATA code for Kabul Intl is KBL.
- How long is the runway at OAKB?
- The main runway at Kabul Intl (11/29) measures 11520 X 148.
- Is OAKB a port of entry?
- Yes, Kabul Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.