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Bagram Airfield

Bagram, Afghanistan

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Bagram Airfield

Bagram, Afghanistan
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Former major U.S. military air base in Afghanistan.

Opened
1950s
Location
Bagram, Afghanistan
Bagram Airfield, designated IATA OAI and ICAO OAIX, is located approximately 60 kilometers north of Kabul in Parwan Province, Afghanistan. Originally constructed by the Soviet Union in the 1950s, it became the largest U.S. military installation in Afghanistan following the 2001 invasion, serving as a critical hub for coalition operations throughout the conflict. The airfield features two parallel runways and extensive military infrastructure built up over decades of use. Following the U.S. military withdrawal in July 2021, the base was handed over to Afghan National Security Forces and subsequently came under Taliban control after the fall of the Afghan government in August 2021. As of the Taliban's return to power, Bagram Airfield has seen limited and uncertain operational status. Its future role in Afghan aviation and any potential civilian use remains unclear under the current political environment.
Getting to & from
The airfield is located roughly 60 kilometers north of Kabul, with road access via the main highway, though no regular civilian ground transport services are established.
Notable facts
  • Originally built by the Soviet Union in the 1950s as a military air base.
  • Served as the largest U.S. military installation in Afghanistan during the post-2001 conflict.
  • Features two parallel runways capable of handling large military aircraft.
  • U.S. forces vacated Bagram Airfield in July 2021 ahead of the full military withdrawal.
  • The base fell under Taliban control following the collapse of the Afghan government in August 2021.
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Bagram Airfield
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Bagram Airfield (BAF), also known as Bagram Air Base, is located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) southeast of Charikar in the Parwan Province of Afghanistan. It was owned and operated by the country's Ministry of Defense. Sitting on the site of the ancient town of Bagram at an elevation of 1,492 metres (4,895 ft) above sea level, the air field has two concrete runways. The main one measures 3,602 by 46 metres, capable of handling large military aircraft, including the Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy. The second runway measures 2,953 by 26 metres. The air field also has at least three large hangars, a control tower, numerous support buildings, and various housing areas. There are also more than 13 hectares of ramp space and five aircraft dispersal areas, with over 110 revetments.

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