Afghanistan

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Afghanistan, specific details are required.

  • Provide a comprehensive flight schedule.
  • Include the entry and exit points along with the ATC flight plan.
  • Submit colored copies of crew licenses.
  • Provide copies of crew medical certificates.
  • Include the last simulator training record or last proficiency check report for the crew.
  • Provide details of lead passengers for passenger flights.
  • Include operator billing address, email, telephone number, and fax number.

Airports List For Afghanistan

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Kabul International Airport (KBL) is located near Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan.

Airport Communications: 
(Kabul Clearance: 128.100 MHz, Kabul ATIS: 130.150 MHz, Kabul Ground: 125.400 MHz, Control Tower: 120.600 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: KBL
  • ICAO Airport Code: OAKB
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 24 hours
  • Latitude: 34.5659° N
  • Longitude: 69.2125° E
  • Elevation: 1,791 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+4:30
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 11/29, 3,500 x 45 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Serena Hotel Kabul: – 10.2km from Kabul International Airport (KBL)
  • Intercontinental Kabul: – 11.5km from Kabul International Airport (KBL)
  • Kabul Serena Hotel: – 12.8km from Kabul International Airport (KBL)
  • Safi Landmark Hotel & Suites: – 13.4km from Kabul International Airport (KBL)
  • Continental Hotel Kabul: – 15.1km from Kabul International Airport (KBL)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Herat International Airport (HEA) is located near Herat, a city in western Afghanistan.

Airport Communications: 
( Control Tower: 123.350 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: HEA
  • ICAO Airport Code: OAHR
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 24 hours
  • Latitude: 34.2094° N
  • Longitude: 62.2267° E
  • Elevation: 927 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+4:30
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 18/36, 3,200 x 45 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Herat Hotel: – 4.5km from Herat International Airport (HEA)
  • Windsor Hotel: – 7.8km from Herat International Airport (HEA)
  • Khwaja Hotel: – 9.2km from Herat International Airport (HEA)
  • Zohal House: – 10.5km from Herat International Airport (HEA)
  • Arya Hotel: – 11.3km from Herat International Airport (HEA)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Kandahar International Airport (KDH) is situated near the city of Kandahar in southern Afghanistan.

Airport Communications: 
( Kandahar Clearance: 123.825 MHz, Kandahar ATIS: 127.025 MHz, Kandahar Ground: 119.500 MHz, Control Tower: 125.500 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: KDH
  • ICAO Airport Code: OAKN
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 24 hours
  • Latitude: 31.5058° N
  • Longitude: 65.8479° E
  • Elevation: 1,010 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+4:30
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 05/23, 3,200 x 45 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Armani Hotel: – 5.6km from Kandahar International Airport (KDH)
  • Afghan Continental Hotel: – 8.9km from Kandahar International Airport (KDH)
  • Safi Landmark Hotel & Suites: – 11.2km from Kandahar International Airport (KDH)
  • Continental Guesthouse: – 12.8km from Kandahar International Airport (KDH)
  • Helmand Hotel: – 14.5km from Kandahar International Airport (KDH)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

Geographical and Administrative Data Airport

Geographical Location: Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR) is located near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan.

Airport Communications: 
(Control Tower: N/A)

  • IATA Airport Code: MZR
  • ICAO Airport Code: OAMS
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 24 hours
  • Latitude: 36.7069° N
  • Longitude: 67.2089° E
  • Elevation: 1,313 meters
  • Customs: Available during operating hours
  • Immigration: Available during operating hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+4:30
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 04/22, 3,200 x 45 meters

Available Hotels

Visas for crew members are typically granted upon arrival via the general declaration (gendec), and they generally have a limited validity period, usually up to 72 hours.

  • Pamir Hotel: – 6.2km from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR)
  • Balkh Palace Hotel: – 8.4km from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR)
  • Zohal Guesthouse: – 9.1km from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR)
  • New Pamir Hotel: – 11.8km from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR)
  • Royal Garden Hotel: – 13.5km from Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR)

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Oversight of Airline Diversions
  • Coordination for Emergency Medical Flights
  • Facilitation of Chartered Cargo Operations
  • Provision of Fuel Stop Services
  • Support for Delivery Flights during Aircraft Ferries
  • Assistance with Humanitarian Relief Operations
  • Management of Helicopter Transportation Services
  • Arrangement of Passenger Flights in accordance with Part 91 & Part 135 Regulations

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February 12, 2025

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Afghanistan.

Required Aircraft Documentation
  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation
  • According to the Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority, there are No processing fees applied for the issuance of Afghanistan Overflight Permit. 
  • The Afghanistan CAA will issue an air navigation bill directly to the Airline/Operator through “IATA”.

The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 72 hours from the initially requested schedule.

  • The Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority operates during weekdays from 0800 AM (0800Z) to 0400 PM (1600Z). 
  • The authority remains closed on Friday and Saturday, observing the weekend.
  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

  • The Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (ACAA) oversees aviation matters in Afghanistan. 
  • The postal address for the authority is: PO Box 165, Ansari Watt, Kabul, Afghanistan.

Afghanistan’s airspace consists of one Flight Information Region (FIR). The ICAO code for Afghanistan’s FIR is “OAKX”.

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