KHT Airport Code, Khost International Airport
KHT is the IATA code for Khost International Airport, a regional airport serving Khost, Afghanistan. Airlines and booking systems use KHT, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OAKS. At 4204 ft (1281 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
What is the Khost airport code?
The airport code for Khost International Airport is KHT. 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 OAKS, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
Its ICAO code OAKS begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
Where is KHT?
Khost International Airport serves Khost, Afghanistan. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 33.28° N, 69.81° E. At 4204 ft (1281 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.
Runways at KHT
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 8,740 ft (2.66 km), designated 06/24.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Khost?
The IATA airport code for Khost International Airport in Khost is KHT. Its ICAO code is OAKS.
What is the 3-letter code for Khost?
The 3-letter IATA code for Khost International Airport in Khost is KHT.
What airport is KHT?
KHT is Khost International Airport, located in Khost, Afghanistan.
What country is KHT in?
KHT (Khost International Airport) is in Afghanistan.
Where is KHT airport located?
Khost International Airport (KHT) is in Khost, Afghanistan, at coordinates 33.2846, 69.80734.
What is the ICAO code for Khost International Airport?
The ICAO code for Khost International Airport is OAKS. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code KHT.
What is the difference between KHT and OAKS?
KHT is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OAKS is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Khost International Airport.
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