Flight Support in Afghanistan
Comprehensive Flight Support Services in
Afghanistan International Airports
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Flight & Route Planning
Flight Permits & Slots
Ground Handling
aviation fueling Service
Airline Crew Support
Inflight Catering
Requirements for Afghanistan Overflight and Landing Permits
- 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
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
Official Afghanistan Overflight & Landing Permits Processing Fees
- 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”.
Validity of a Afghanistan Overflight Permit
The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 72 hours from the initially requested schedule.
Working hours of the Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority
- 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.
Types of Permits in Afghaistan
Charter and Private Operator Services
- Overflight Permits
- Cargo Flight Overfly Permits
- Commercial Airlines
Commercial Airlines
- Monthly Block Permits
- Seasonal Block Overflight Permits
- Overfly Country Navigation Settlement
Business Jets and Airliners Services
- Landing Permits
- Airport Parking Slot Arrangement
Special Category Flights
- State/Military Aircraft (diplomatic clearance required)
- Scientific Research
- Aerial Survey
Authority to Issue Afghanistan Overflight & Landing Permits
- 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.
FIR's In Afghanistan Airspace
Afghanistan’s airspace consists of one Flight Information Region (FIR). The ICAO code for Afghanistan’s FIR is “OAKX”.
Ground Handling Services
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International Trip Support Services
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