Khost International Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Khost, Afghanistan. Its IATA code is KHT and its ICAO code is OAKS. The airport lies at an elevation of 4,204 ft (1,281 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06/24, 8,740 ft (2,664 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Kabul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- KHT
- ICAO code
- OAKS
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 4,204 ft (1,281 m)
- Coordinates
- 33.2846, 69.8073
- Time zone
- Asia/Kabul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 8,740 ft · 2,664 m | 148 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Khost International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KBL Kabul International Airport | Kabul, Afghanistan | 153 km · 95 mi |
| PEW Bacha Khan International Airport | Peshawar, Pakistan | 177 km · 110 mi |
| PZH Zhob Airport | Fort Sandeman, Pakistan | 217 km · 135 mi |
| ISB Islamabad International Airport | Attock, Pakistan | 282 km · 175 mi |
| CJL Chitral Airport | Chitral, Pakistan | 342 km · 213 mi |
| MFG Muzaffarabad Airport | Muzaffarabad, Pakistan | 361 km · 224 mi |
| LYP Faisalabad International Airport | Faisalabad, Pakistan | 368 km · 229 mi |
| DEA Dera Ghazi Khan Airport | Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan | 375 km · 233 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from KHT. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 871 | 541 | 470 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 1,658 | 1,031 | 895 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,705 | 2,302 | 2,000 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,191 | 2,604 | 2,263 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,029 | 3,125 | 2,716 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 5,253 | 3,264 | 2,837 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,696 | 3,539 | 3,076 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,867 | 3,645 | 3,168 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,283 | 3,904 | 3,392 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 7,934 | 4,930 | 4,284 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,987 | 6,827 | 5,932 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,306 | 7,025 | 6,105 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 12,102 | 7,520 | 6,534 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,491 | 7,761 | 6,744 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,777 | 8,561 | 7,439 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 14,035 | 8,721 | 7,578 | View route |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Khost International Airport?
The IATA code of Khost International Airport is KHT and its ICAO code is OAKS.
Where is Khost International Airport located?
Khost International Airport is in Khost, Khost Province, Afghanistan, at 33.2846, 69.8073.
What time zone is Khost International Airport in?
Khost International Airport uses the IANA time zone Asia/Kabul. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Khost International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06/24, 8,740 ft (2,664 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Khost International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kabul International Airport (KBL), about 153 km (95 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.