KBL Airport Code, Kabul International Airport
KBL is the IATA airport code for Kabul International Airport, the main international gateway for Kabul, Afghanistan. Pilots and air traffic control use its ICAO code, OAKB.
What airport is KBL?
KBL is the IATA airport code for Kabul International Airport, in Kabul, Afghanistan. The same airport has the ICAO code OAKB.
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.
| IATA airport code | KBL |
|---|---|
| ICAO airport code | OAKB |
| Airport | Kabul International Airport |
| City | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Main airlines | 4Q, FG, RQ |
| Runways | 1 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Where is KBL airport located?
Kabul International Airport (KBL) is in Kabul, Afghanistan, at coordinates 34.5659, 69.2123.
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.
Which airlines fly to KBL?
The open route dataset lists 4Q (Safi Airlines), FG (Ariana Afghan Airlines), RQ (Kam Air), AI (Air India Limited), EK (Emirates), FZ (Fly Dubai) as operating carriers on nonstop routes touching Kabul International Airport.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What is the IATA code for Kabul International Airport?
The IATA code for Kabul International Airport in Kabul is KBL. It is the three-letter code on tickets, baggage tags and departure boards.
What is the 3-letter code for Kabul?
The 3-letter IATA code for Kabul International Airport in Kabul is KBL.
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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Nearby and related airports
Other airports in Afghanistan and the wider region:
Popular routes from KBL
Distance and typical flight time from Kabul International Airport to other airports it connects with:
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