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Khost International Airport

Khost, Afghanistan

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Khost International Airport

Khost, Afghanistan
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Gateway to Afghanistan's eastern Khost Province.

Location
Khost, Afghanistan
Khost International Airport (IATA: KHT, ICAO: OAKS) is a small civilian and military airport serving the city of Khost in the Khost Province of southeastern Afghanistan, near the Pakistani border. The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 3,756 feet (1,145 meters) above sea level and handles limited domestic air traffic. The facility has historically served dual civilian and military purposes, particularly during the period of US and NATO military presence in Afghanistan following 2001. After the Taliban takeover in August 2021, scheduled commercial operations became severely limited. Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air have at various times operated routes connecting Khost to Kabul.
Terminals
The airport has basic terminal infrastructure with limited facilities to handle modest domestic passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Khost city relies primarily on taxis and private vehicles, with no formal public transit service.
Airlines here
Ariana Afghan Airlines and Kam Air have historically operated domestic services connecting Khost to Kabul.
Notable facts
  • Located near the Pakistan border in southeastern Afghanistan.
  • Elevation is approximately 3,756 feet (1,145 meters) above sea level.
  • The airport served significant US and NATO military operations after 2001.
  • Commercial operations have been severely disrupted since the Taliban takeover in August 2021.
  • Khost Province is known for complex security conditions, affecting airport operations.
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Khost International Airport, also referred to as Khost Airport, is located in the eastern section of Khost, which is the capital of Khost Province in Afghanistan. The airport is under the country's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, and is used for domestic and international flights. The Ministry of Defense also uses it for emergency relief purposes such as when the June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake occurred.

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