Bagram Airfield — Bagram, Afghanistan
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereBagram Airfield in Bagram uses the IATA code OAI, with OAIX as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from OAI
Bagram Airfield
OAI is the code for Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan, historically one of the most significant military airbases in the world due to its central role during the Soviet occupation and later as the primary hub for United States and NATO forces during the war in Afghanistan from 2001 onward. Bagram featured extensive military infrastructure, including large runways capable of handling heavy transport and combat aircraft, and served as a logistics, detention, and operations center for coalition forces. The United States withdrew from Bagram in July 2021 as part of the broader American military withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the airfield subsequently came under the control of the Taliban following their takeover of the country. Its current operational status and use are administered by Afghanistan's Taliban authorities rather than by NATO or coalition forces.
Runways at Bagram Airfield (OAI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03L/21R | 9687 ft (2953 m) | 85 ft (26 m) | CON |
| 03R/21L | 11820 ft (3603 m) | 151 ft (46 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Bagram Airfield (OAI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| APP | APP | 133.35 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 134.25 MHz |
| GND | GND | 125.9 MHz |
| MISC | KINGFISH QUEBEC | 27.887 MHz |
| PMSV | PMSV METRO | 134.1 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 118.5 MHz |
Airports near Bagram Airfield (OAI)
- Kabul International Airport (KBL) — 42.5 km (26.4 mi)
- Jalalabad Airport (JAA) — 128.1 km (79.6 mi)
- Khost International Airport (KHT) — 191.4 km (118.9 mi)
- Kunduz Airport (UND) — 193.8 km (120.4 mi)
- Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) — 231.8 km (144.0 mi)
- Chitral Airport (CJL) — 252.4 km (156.8 mi)
- Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (MZR) — 269.3 km (167.3 mi)
- Saidu Sharif Airport (SDT) — 282.0 km (175.2 mi)
OAI is Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, the former main US/NATO base until the 2021 withdrawal; it is now under Taliban control, not active coalition or civilian international use as some searchers may assume.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Bagram Airfield?
The IATA code for Bagram Airfield is OAI.
What is the ICAO code for Bagram Airfield?
The ICAO code for Bagram Airfield is OAIX. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.