Bagram Airfield (OAIX)
Medium airport · Bagram, Parwan Province, Afghanistan
Airport data
| Name | Bagram Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OAIX |
| IATA | OAI |
| Elevation | 4,895 ft (1492 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°56'46" E 69°15'54" 34.94610, 69.26500 |
| Location | Bagram, Parwan Province, Afghanistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 9,687 ft (2953 m) | 85 ft | CON | Yes |
| 03R/21L | 11,820 ft (3603 m) | 151 ft | CON | Yes |
Bagram Airfield at a glance
Bagram Airfield is a medium airport in Bagram, Parwan Province, Afghanistan, known to airline systems as OAI. The field elevation of 4,895 ft (1492 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OAIX are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 03R/21L — offers 11,820 ft (3603 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03R points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OAIX shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Bagram Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kabul International Airport | OAKB | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Jalalabad Airport | OAJL | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Khost International Airport | OAKS | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Kunduz Airport | OAUZ | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Bacha Khan International Airport | OPPS | 232 km (125 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bagram Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,895 ft field elevation of Bagram Airfield can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 9 airports and airfields we list for Afghanistan — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Bagram Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Bagram Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Bagram Airfield is OAIX, and its IATA code is OAI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bagram Airfield above sea level?
Bagram Airfield sits at an elevation of 4,895 feet (1492 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bagram Airfield located?
The airport lies at 34.9461, 69.2650 — in Bagram, Parwan Province, Afghanistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kabul International Airport, about 43 km away.
Does OAIX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OAIX appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Bagram Airfield?
Bagram Airfield has 2 runways. The longest, 03R/21L, measures 11,820 ft (3603 m) with a CON surface.