Airport code

KDH Airport Code, Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport

KDH is the IATA code for Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, the main international gateway for Kandahar, Afghanistan. Airlines and booking systems use KDH, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OAKN. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 31.51° N, 65.85° E.

City
Kandahar
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
31.50577, 65.84796
Elevation
3,337 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Kandahar airport code?

The airport code for Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is KDH. 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 OAKN, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 1349 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code OAKN begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.

Where is KDH?

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport serves Kandahar, Afghanistan. At 3337 ft (1017 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at KDH

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 10,532 ft (3.21 km), designated 05/23.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Kandahar?

The IATA airport code for Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport in Kandahar is KDH. Its ICAO code is OAKN.

What is the 3-letter code for Kandahar?

The 3-letter IATA code for Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport in Kandahar is KDH.

What airport is KDH?

KDH is Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport, located in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

What country is KDH in?

KDH (Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport) is in Afghanistan.

Where is KDH airport located?

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (KDH) is in Kandahar, Afghanistan, at coordinates 31.50577, 65.84796.

What is the ICAO code for Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport?

The ICAO code for Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport is OAKN. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KDH.

What is the difference between KDH and OAKN?

KDH is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OAKN is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport.

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