Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is a large airport serving Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. Its IATA code is MZR and its ICAO code is OAMS. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,284 ft (391 m) above sea level. It has 1 runway(s); the longest is 06R/24L, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long. Local time follows the Asia/Kabul time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- MZR
- ICAO code
- OAMS
- Airport type
- Large airport
- Elevation
- 1,284 ft (391 m)
- Coordinates
- 36.7041, 67.2105
- Time zone
- Asia/Kabul
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06R/24L | 9,843 ft · 3,000 m | 147 ft · 45 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TMJ Termez Airport | Termez, Uzbekistan | 65 km · 40 mi |
| KQT Bokhtar International Airport | Bokhtar, Tajikistan | 195 km · 121 mi |
| DYU Dushanbe International Airport | Dushanbe, Tajikistan | 249 km · 155 mi |
| KSQ Karshi Airport | Karshi, Uzbekistan | 265 km · 165 mi |
| TJU Kulob International Airport | Kulob, Tajikistan | 270 km · 168 mi |
| KBL Kabul International Airport | Kabul, Afghanistan | 299 km · 186 mi |
| SKD Samarkand International Airport | Samarkand, Uzbekistan | 334 km · 208 mi |
| BHK Bukhara International Airport | Bukhara, Uzbekistan | 416 km · 258 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from MZR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEL New Delhi | 1,294 | 804 | 699 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 1,699 | 1,056 | 917 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 3,337 | 2,073 | 1,802 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 4,265 | 2,650 | 2,303 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 4,831 | 3,002 | 2,609 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 5,276 | 3,278 | 2,849 | View route |
| LHR London | 5,438 | 3,379 | 2,936 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 5,449 | 3,386 | 2,942 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 6,352 | 3,947 | 3,430 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 8,091 | 5,028 | 4,369 | View route |
| JFK New York | 10,540 | 6,549 | 5,691 | View route |
| ATL Atlanta | 11,659 | 7,245 | 6,295 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 11,709 | 7,275 | 6,322 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 12,138 | 7,542 | 6,554 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 13,590 | 8,444 | 7,338 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 13,609 | 8,456 | 7,348 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| CONTROL | MAZAR CONTROL | 121.250 |
| TWR | TWR | 132.000 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport?
The IATA code of Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is MZR and its ICAO code is OAMS.
Where is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport located?
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport is in Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province, Afghanistan, at 36.7041, 67.2105.
What time zone is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport in?
Mazar-i-Sharif 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 Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport?
The longest runway listed is 06R/24L, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Termez Airport (TMJ), about 65 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.