Kunduz Airport (OAUZ)
Medium airport · Kunduz, Kunduz Province, Afghanistan
Airport data
| Name | Kunduz Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OAUZ |
| IATA | UND |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°39'54" E 68°54'39" 36.66510, 68.91080 |
| Location | Kunduz, Kunduz Province, Afghanistan |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 6,558 ft (1999 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Kunduz Airport at a glance
Kunduz Airport is a medium airport in Kunduz, Kunduz Province, Afghanistan, known to airline systems as UND. The field elevation of 1,457 ft (444 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OAUZ 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, 11/29, offers 6,558 ft (1999 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OAUZ 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 Kunduz Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Farkhor Air Base | TJ-UT46 | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Bokhtar International Airport | UTDT | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport | OAMS | 152 km (82 NM) |
| Termez Airport | UZST | 158 km (85 NM) |
| Kulob International Airport | UTDK | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kunduz Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,457 ft field elevation of Kunduz 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 Kunduz Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kunduz Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kunduz Airport is OAUZ, and its IATA code is UND. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kunduz Airport above sea level?
Kunduz Airport sits at an elevation of 1,457 feet (444 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kunduz Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.6651, 68.9108 — in Kunduz, Kunduz Province, Afghanistan, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Farkhor Air Base, about 99 km away.
Does OAUZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OAUZ 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 Kunduz Airport?
Kunduz Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 6,558 ft (1999 m) with a ASP surface.