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OAKB
Kabul International Airport · Kabul
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
5,877 ft / 1,791 m
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 129.40 MHz (TWR)
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 11,483 ft · AsphaltLIGHTEDFlight Planning
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kabul International Airport (OAKB), located in Kabul, Afghanistan. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 5,877 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 9,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Kabul International Airport
ICAO / IATA
OAKB / KBL
Municipality
Kabul
Country
Region
AF-KAB — Kabul Province
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
9,000 ft
Elevation
5,877 ft
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Runway 11 / 29
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 11,483 ft / 3,500 m
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 107° / 287°
Runway Width: 164 ft / 50 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 107° / 287°
RWY 11 (107°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29 (287°)
110.30 MHz
IDENT: I-KBL | CRS: 291°
APP APP/DEP
131.60 MHz
GND GND
120.30 MHz
TWR TWR
129.40 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026