Airport Overview

Kandahar International Airport is located 16 kilometers southeast of Kandahar City in Afghanistan. Kandahar is a civilian airfield under the control of Afghanistan Civil Aviation. It serves as one of main international airports and as one of the largest military bases, capable of housing up to 250 aircraft of all type.

Since 2007, the airport has been repaired and expanded. It is used for both military and civilian flights.

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

PPR: OAKN is a PPR only airfield. All MIL and civilian ACFT must submit a PPR form no later than 24 hours prior to their ETA and not earlier than 5 days prior. All PPRs must be submitted no later than 2100 Z for the next day. All slot times have a window of ±30 minutes. ACFT not meeting their slot time may be subject to lengthy airborne delay or turned away.

PPR Changes less than 24 hours prior to arrival must be coordinated with KAF Airfield Management.

Commercial Airlines

Runways

Airport Infrastructure Details

* Cargo handling is provided by NAS (National Aviation Service). For time being this company only provides handling support to Ariana Airlines. According to NAS representative, they have all needed equipment for ground handling and they are able to load /offload any type of aircraft.

Handling costs differ and it depends on types of aircraft and cargo. 

* Cargo handling is provided by GAAC (General Aviation Airport Coalition). For time being GAAC provides handling support in Kabul, Herat and Kandahar airports.

Handling costs differ and it depends on types of aircraft and cargo.