Khost International Airport (OAKS)
Medium airport · Khost, Khost Province, Afghanistan
Airport data
| Name | Khost International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OAKS |
| IATA | KHT |
| Elevation | 4,204 ft (1281 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°17'5" E 69°48'26" 33.28460, 69.80734 |
| Location | Khost, Khost Province, Afghanistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,740 ft (2664 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Khost International Airport at a glance
Khost International Airport is a medium airport in Khost, Khost Province, Afghanistan, known to airline systems as KHT. The field elevation of 4,204 ft (1281 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OAKS are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 06/24, offers 8,740 ft (2664 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 06 points roughly 60° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OAKS 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 Khost International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jalalabad Airport | OAJL | 139 km (75 NM) |
| Kabul International Airport | OAKB | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Bacha Khan International Airport | OPPS | 177 km (96 NM) |
| Mianwali Air Base | OPMI | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Dera Ismael Khan Airport [IN-ACTIVE] | OPDI | 184 km (99 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Khost International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,204 ft field elevation of Khost International 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 Khost International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Khost International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Khost International Airport is OAKS, and its IATA code is KHT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Khost International Airport above sea level?
Khost International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,204 feet (1281 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Khost International Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.2846, 69.8073 — in Khost, Khost Province, Afghanistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jalalabad Airport, about 139 km away.
Does OAKS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OAKS 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 Khost International Airport?
Khost International Airport has one runway. The longest, 06/24, measures 8,740 ft (2664 m) with a ASP surface.