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KDH

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield · Khvoshab

Key Facts

Technical summary and operational standards.

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
3,337 ft / 1,017 m
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Primary Channel
TWR 125.50 MHz (TWR)
Runway Summary
05/2310,532 ftAsphaltLIGHTED

Mission Briefing & Tools

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Briefing for Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield (OAKN), Afghanistan. This facility features 1 active runways with an elevation of 3,337 ft. Verified ILS frequencies are available for precision approaches.Maintain a Transition Altitude of 7,000 ft for altimeter reset.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield
ICAO / IATA
OAKN / KDH
Municipality
Khvoshab
Country
Region
AF-KAN
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
7,000 ft
Official Website
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and verified landing frequencies.

Runway 05 / 23
ILSLIGHTED
Length: 10,532 ft / 3,210 m
Surface: Asphalt
Heading: 55° / 235°
RWY 05
109.70 MHz
ID: I-KDH | CRS: 47°
RWY 23
No ILS

Communication Frequencies

ATC and advisory channels.

A/G METRO
25.32 MHz
APP APP
120.80 MHz
GCA GCA
122.60 MHz
GND GND
126.70 MHz
TWR TWR
125.50 MHz

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Data Source: OurAirports · Technical Briefing Jan 2026
ILS Data Source: AIP / FAA NASR Cycle Verified