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Kabul Intl (OAKB/KBL) — Kabul, Afghanistan

At a glance

Operating hours: Open 24h
Customs: 05:00–09:00 UTC (on request)
Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: JET A-1
Tower: 120.600
Runways: 11/29
Elevation: 5,877 ft

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 4/4

Operations 2/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 10/10

Data last updated: 2026-04-07

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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
APIS 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.

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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: Not recorded
Immigration Remarks: N/A

OAJL

ICAO: OAJL
Name: Jalalabad Airport
Distance (NM): 64.3
Has IFR: No
Port of Entry: Not recorded
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.

Airport Services

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Active NOTAMs

G0404/26

warning

ATC restriction

KABUL TOWER ATIS IS OUT OF SERVICE.

2026-09-26 07:41 UTC 2026-12-23 23:59 UTC

G0358/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

AIRPORT HOURS OF OPERATION ARE NOW 2230-1930.

2026-08-28 09:01 UTC 2026-11-29 08:30 UTC

G0395/26

caution

Movement area restriction

STAND 23 ON APRON 4 CLOSED, DUE TO PAVEMENT SURFACE DAMAGED.

2026-09-21 06:40 UTC 2026-12-18 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

OAIX Bagram Airfield 23 NM OASH Shank Air Base 39 NM OAGZ Gardez Airport 56 NM OPPC Parachinar Airport 58 NM OAJL Jalalabad Airport 64 NM OABN Bamyan Airport 70 NM OAGN Ghazni Airport 73 NM OADS Sardeh Band Airport 80 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently 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.
Is OAKB a port of entry?: Yes, Kabul Intl is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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