Flight Operations to Kabul: The 2019 Afghan Presidential Elections will get underway in the capital and largest city of Afghanistan, Kabul, on September 28. It was decided last March that the elections would be pushed back for a second time to allow for reforms to the voting system. Here's what operators need to know about operations to Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul's main gateway.
Hamid Karzai International Airport
- ICAO: OAKB
- IATA: KBL
- Coordinates: 343357N0691245E
- Elevation: 1791.20M (5877FT)
- Magnetic variation: 2.92º E (2010)
- Opening hours: H24
- Location: 1km from Kabul city
Operational Information
- All aircraft (other than civilian flights or coalition forces) require permissions from Afghanistan CAA
- Operators must obtain airfield's permission (PPR)
- Landing permits are issued by Afghanistan CAA
- CIQ and security are available 24hours
- Jet fuels: Jet A1 and TC-1
Immigration
For visa requirements, visit the official website of the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs here.
Ground Transport
- The airport will well served by taxis
- Rental cars are also available
- Public buses also run into the city
Accommodation in Kabul City
- Safi Landmark Hotel (15 minutes from the airport)
- Heetal Plaza (15 minutes from the airport)
- Kabul Intercontinental (20 minutes from the airport)
- Kabul Serena (20 minutes from the airport)
- Mustafa Hotel (20 minutes from the airport)
For support with your Flight Operations to Kabul, including transport and accommodation, contact UAS
