Herat International Airport OAHR: Herat International Airport, also known as Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport, is located in Herat – a city in western Afghanistan.
Serves: Herat
Country: Afghanistan
ICAO: OAHR
IATA: HEA
Elevation: 3206ft/978m
Coordinates: 34°12′39″N 62°13′57″E
Airport type: International
Tower frequency: 118.7
Ground frequency: 129.1
Number of runways: 1
Timezone: UTC+4:30
Fire category: CAT 8
Surface: Paved
AOE: Yes
On the Ground
Firstly, the longest runway is 2590 x 45 meters.
Additionally, the PCN is 73/F/B/W/T.
Moreover, all equipment is available here.
Furthermore, there is a navaid.
The types of aircraft handled include up to B747.
The terminal capacity is 1,500,000 annually.
The cargo capacity is 35,000 mt annually.
The fuel types available are Jet A-1.
However, there is no FBO at this airport.
The airport is approximately 10.5 km from the city.
Operational Information
Typically, the lead time for permit approval is 48 hours.
PPR is not required.
Slots are not required.
Alternate airports include OAKB, OAKN, and OAMS.
Contact Numbers
For police assistance, call +93 20 230 1363
For fire emergencies, call +93 20 230 1364
For customs inquiries, call +93 20 230 1365
For airport authority matters, call +93 20 230 1366
Tourist Information
Immigration rules state that all global visitors and crew must present a visa and valid passport.
The crew must be in uniform and have a passport, visa, and be on the Gendec.
Ground transport options include car rentals, buses, hotel shuttles, and non-metered taxis (negotiate the price before entering – typical fare to city center is 500 – 1000 AFN).
Accommodation is available at InterContinental Kabul, Kabul Serena Hotel, and Safi Landmark Hotel.
The currency is Afghan Afghani.
Tourist Attractions
Notably, tourist attractions include the Herat Citadel, the Friday Mosque, the Mausoleum of Queen Goharshad, and the Jihad Museum.
For more information, visit the airport’s official site here.
| Category | Airport Name | City | IATA Code | ICAO Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Airports | Hamid Karzai International Airport | Kabul | KBL | OAKB |
| Herat International Airport | Herat | HEA | OAHR | |
| Kandahar International Airport | Kandahar | KDH | OAKN | |
| Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport | Mazar-i-Sharif | MZR | OAMS | |
| Domestic Airports | Bamyan Airport | Bamyan | BIN | OABN |
| Faizabad Airport | Faizabad | FBD | OAFZ | |
| Ghazni Airport | Ghazni | GZI | OAGN | |
| Kunduz Airport | Kunduz | UND | OAUZ | |
| Maymana Airport | Maymana | MMZ | OAMN | |
| Taluqan Airport | Taluqan | TQN | OATQ | |
| Zaranj Airport | Zaranj | ZAJ | OAZJ |
