Jalalabad Airport (OAJL)
Medium airport · Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan
Airport data
| Name | Jalalabad Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OAJL |
| IATA | JAA |
| Elevation | 1,814 ft (553 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°23'59" E 70°29'55" 34.39980, 70.49860 |
| Location | Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,262 ft (2213 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Jalalabad Airport at a glance
Jalalabad Airport is a medium airport in Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, known to airline systems as JAA. The field elevation of 1,814 ft (553 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OAJL are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 13/31, offers 7,262 ft (2213 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OAJL 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 Jalalabad Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bacha Khan International Airport | OPPS | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Kabul International Airport | OAKB | 119 km (64 NM) |
| Bagram Airfield | OAIX | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Khost International Airport | OAKS | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Risalpur Air Base | OPRS | 140 km (76 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jalalabad Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,814 ft field elevation of Jalalabad Airport 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 Jalalabad Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jalalabad Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jalalabad Airport is OAJL, and its IATA code is JAA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jalalabad Airport above sea level?
Jalalabad Airport sits at an elevation of 1,814 feet (553 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jalalabad Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.3998, 70.4986 — in Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bacha Khan International Airport, about 104 km away.
Does OAJL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OAJL 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 Jalalabad Airport?
Jalalabad Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,262 ft (2213 m) with a ASP surface.