Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport (OAMN)
Medium airport · Maymana, Faryab Province, Afghanistan
Airport data
| Name | Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OAMN |
| IATA | MMZ |
| Elevation | 2,743 ft (836 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°55'51" E 64°45'39" 35.93080, 64.76090 |
| Location | Maymana, Faryab Province, Afghanistan |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,090 ft (1551 m) | 76 ft | GVL | No |
Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport at a glance
Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport is a medium airport in Maymana, Faryab Province, Afghanistan, known to airline systems as MMZ. The field elevation of 2,743 ft (836 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OAMN 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, 14/32, offers 5,090 ft (1551 m) of gvl surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OAMN 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 Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport | OAMS | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Termez Airport | UZST | 273 km (147 NM) |
| Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | OAHR | 300 km (162 NM) |
| Mary International Airport | UTAM | 317 km (171 NM) |
| Mary North Airport | TM-UT52 | 325 km (176 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,743 ft field elevation of Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi 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 Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport is OAMN, and its IATA code is MMZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport above sea level?
Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport sits at an elevation of 2,743 feet (836 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.9308, 64.7609 — in Maymana, Faryab Province, Afghanistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, about 236 km away.
Does OAMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OAMN 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 Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport?
Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,090 ft (1551 m) with a GVL surface.