KBL Airport Code, Kabul International Airport
KBL is the IATA code for Kabul International Airport, the main international gateway for Kabul, Afghanistan. Airlines and booking systems use KBL, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OAKB. At 5877 ft (1791 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Kabul airport code?
The airport code for Kabul International Airport is KBL. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code OAKB, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 498 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code OAKB begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
Where is KBL?
Kabul International Airport serves Kabul, Afghanistan. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 34.57° N, 69.21° E. At 5877 ft (1791 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at KBL
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,483 ft (3.50 km), designated 11/29.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Kabul?
The IATA airport code for Kabul International Airport in Kabul is KBL. Its ICAO code is OAKB.
What is the 3-letter code for Kabul?
The 3-letter IATA code for Kabul International Airport in Kabul is KBL.
What airport is KBL?
KBL is Kabul International Airport, located in Kabul, Afghanistan.
What country is KBL in?
KBL (Kabul International Airport) is in Afghanistan.
Where is KBL airport located?
Kabul International Airport (KBL) is in Kabul, Afghanistan, at coordinates 34.5659, 69.2123.
What is the ICAO code for Kabul International Airport?
The ICAO code for Kabul International Airport is OAKB. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KBL.
What is the difference between KBL and OAKB?
KBL is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OAKB is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Kabul International Airport.
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