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Khost International Airport (OAKS/KHT) — Khost, Afghanistan
Khost International Airport (OAKS/KHT) serves Khost, Afghanistan. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (06/24). Field elevation is 4204 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Operations
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Contacts
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OAKS
- Name: Khost International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 33.284603
- Longitude: 69.807343
- Elevation: 4204 ft
- Country: Afghanistan
- Municipality: Khost
- IATA Code: KHT
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: OAKX
- Timezone: Asia/Kabul
- Distance from City: 3.0 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 06/24
- Designation: 06/24
- Dimensions: 8369 X 148
- Surface: Dirt
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: N/A
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: Elevation 4286 ft MSL. VFR daylight only.
Frequencies
- Tower: 128.800 MHz
- Ground: N/A
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: 128.800 MHz
- ATIS: N/A
Operation Hours
Monday
02:19
–
12:48
Tuesday
02:19
–
12:48
Wednesday
02:19
–
12:48
Thursday
02:19
–
12:48
Friday
02:19
–
12:48
Saturday
02:19
–
12:48
Sunday
02:19
–
12:48
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: SR-SS local (Asia/Kabul, UTC+4:30).
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: Yes
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Customs
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: Yes
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: N/A
- Parking Fee: N/A
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: AFN
- Remarks: N/A
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: JET A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-04-07
- Remarks: N/A
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Prior permission required for all international flights.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: VFR daylight only. Airport hours SR-SS.
Alternates
OAJL
- ICAO: OAJL
- Name: Jalalabad Airport
- Distance (NM): 75.2
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
OAKB
- ICAO: OAKB
- Name: Kabul Intl
- Distance (NM): 82.3
- Has IFR: Yes
- Port of Entry: Yes
- Immigration 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.
OAIX
- ICAO: OAIX
- Name: Bagram Airfield
- Distance (NM): 103.2
- Has IFR: No
- Port of Entry: No
- Immigration Remarks: N/A
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What are the operating hours of OAKS?
- Khost International Airport operates from 02:19 to 12:48.
- What is the tower frequency at OAKS?
- The tower frequency at Khost International Airport is 128.800 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OAKS?
- Khost International Airport offers JET A-1.
- Does OAKS require slots or PPR?
- Slots are required and PPR is required at Khost International Airport.
- Where is OAKS located?
- Khost International Airport (OAKS) is located in Khost, Afghanistan.
- What is the IATA code for OAKS?
- The IATA code for Khost International Airport is KHT.
- How long is the runway at OAKS?
- The main runway at Khost International Airport (06/24) measures 8369 X 148.