Airport code
KBL — Hamid Karzai International Airport
KBL is the IATA code for Hamid Karzai International Airport, an airport serving Kabul, Afghanistan. Its ICAO code is OAKB, and it operates in the Asia/Kabul time zone (UTC+4:30). The airport sits at 34.5659, 69.2123 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 5877 ft (1791 m).
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About Hamid Karzai International Airport
Kabul International Airport, also and formerly known as Hamid Karzai International Airport, is an international airport located in Kabul, Afghanistan. It is one of the country's main international airports, capable of housing over a hundred military and civilian aircraft. It is currently operated by UAE-based GAAC Holding and Afghanistan's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KBL |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OAKB |
| Airport name | Hamid Karzai International Airport |
| City | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul (UTC+4:30) |
| Latitude | 34.5659 |
| Longitude | 69.2123 |
| Elevation | 5877 ft (1791 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,483 ft (3,500 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Hamid Karzai International Airport?
The IATA code for Hamid Karzai International Airport is KBL.
What is the ICAO code for Hamid Karzai International Airport?
The ICAO code for Hamid Karzai International Airport is OAKB.
Where is KBL airport located?
Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL) is located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
What time zone is KBL in?
Hamid Karzai International Airport operates in the Asia/Kabul time zone, which is UTC+4:30.
What is the nearest airport to KBL?
The nearest airport to Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL) is Khost Airport (KHT) in Khost, about 153 km away.
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