Mazar I Sharif (OAMS)

General information

Information on this page is for guidance only. Authority is the AIP which can be downloaded in PDF format here.
Available PPR Required Forms can be found here and Available Instrument Approach Plates can be found here.

Mazar I Sharif Airport

Civil Aerodrome Administration
Civil Part (Airliner)
Airport Mazar-e Sharif , Afghanistan
Airport Manager — Executive Representative
Telephone       Office: 0755013099
                        TWR Office: 0755011061
                        Mobile: 0700500714

Military Aerodrome Administration
Base Command (BC)  Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
Telephone Commercial: +49 67621 2508 3107
IVSN: 60 90 414 9408 3107
GeMilNet: 90-9408-3107
E-mail isaf.mes.egmes.oams.acft.handling(at)einsfuekdobw.de
baseopsmes(at)gmx.de

Military aircraft: e-mail: amcceindhoven1(at)abeheh.nl

Available Instrument Approach Plates can be found here

ICAOWGS-84 COORDINATESCOORD TYPE COORDINATE REFEDYR MOMDUARPT SYMMAG VARELEV
OAMSN36° 42' 41.75"
E067° 12' 56.32" 		NP NJ 42-13 01 83 05 U D E  3° 1270

Location and Landmarks

The airfield is located approximately 1mile (1.6 km) south of Mazar I Sharif-Tashkurghan highway, 5 miles (8 km) east of Mazar I Sharif, 28 miles (45 km) south of Termez, Uzbekistan.

Map

Terrain and Drainage

The airfield is in flat river country with mountainous terrain to the south at an elevation of 5000 feet (1500 mt) MSL. Drainage is fair.

Navigation Aids and Communications

Air Traffic Control Services - NAV - ATC capabilities

  1. Airspace designation and lateral/vertical limits: class D, 6NM / 4000ft MSL
  2. Mazar is a PPR only airfield
  3. There is a point-to-point telephone line from TWR to Kabul TWR.
  4. There is a telephone and telegraph office in Mazar I Sharif. Flight plans can be submitted from TWR during airport opening hours.
  5. Aircrews always have to advice the local NOTAMS prior to operate.
  6. TACAN

remarks: See AIP for detailed information.

Meteo office

ISAF KAIA MET Office (24H) is responsible for TAF preparation: hourly METAR and SPECI in case of significant weather changes.

remarks: http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/metars/ for additional information

ATC Agencies and Frequencies

Service DesignationCall Sign VHFUHFnotes

ACC

KabulCenter

118.300

242.600

North Sector (24H)

ACC

KabulCenter

120.900

361.000

South Sector (24H)

APP

Mazar-e-Sharif CONTROL 

121.250 
127.375

 399.550

H24 

TWR

Mazar-e-SharifTower

135.350
132.000 O/R

369.000

H24

GROUND

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency (Guard)

121.500

243.000

Continuously monitored

ATIS

 

 

 

 

SAFETY FREQUENCY

 

125.2

 

For all uncontrolled airfields

remarks: Primary frequencies used are VHF frequencies.

Airport Description

(note: acft entries are based on the widest wing span aircraft known to have operated on that surface)

Runways

NTNIDDIMENSIONSTRU/BRGSFCPCNLCNLCNACFTELEVOVERRUNLCNGRADAL
 06R

9 836ft x 148ft
(2 998m x 45m)

65.98ASP 69 F/C/W/T   1287   N
24L 9 836ft x 148ft
(2 998m x 45m)		245.98ASP 69 F/C/W/T1268   

Runway end wgs-84 coordinates

IDLOW WGS LATITUDELOW WGS LONGITUDEHIGH WGS LATITUDEHIGH WGS LONGITUDECOORD TYPE
06RN 36° 42' 03.00E 67° 12' 03.31   
24L  N 36° 42' 42.59E 67° 13' 53.65 

Taxiways

NTNWIDTH(mt)SFCPCN

TWY E

 

(599x22.5)

CON

78

TWY F

 

(599x15)

CON

78

TWY P

 

(1800x44,5)

ASP

60

TWY S

 

(210x15)

ASP

75

TWY A

 

(150x25)

ASP

N

TWY B

 

(150x25)

ASP

N

TWY C1

 

(85x22)

ASP

N

TWY C2

 

(85x25)

ASP

N

Aprons

NTNDIMENSIONS(mt)SFCPCN

Ramp D

246x197

(75X60)

ASP

25 

ISAF Ramp

442x3265

(135X995)

ASP

75 

Ramp L

377x558

(115X170)

ASP

21 

Ramp K

 

(550x24.2)

ASP

21 

Ramp O

 

(55x90)

ASP

60 

Runway and Taxiway markings and lights

RWYApproach:
typo/length/intensity		THRVisual app. slope:
typo/system		Touchdown zone RWY centerlineRWY edge: length/space
space/colour		RWY end colour stopway
06 NNNNNNNN
24 NNNNNNNN
TWY      N  

Local Traffic Regulations and Flight Procedures

  1. Arriving aircraft are to establish two-way communications with Mazar-e-Sharif TWR no later than 20 NM/ 10 min prior to arrival.
  2. Departing aircraft are to contact Mazar-e-Sharif TWR before taxi for instructions

remarks: Please refer to the AIP for detailed information.

Other information

Rescue and fire fighting services(see AIP)
Snow removal equipment availability(see AIP)
Cargo and passenger handling equipment(see AIP)
Fuel and oil types(see AIP)
Custom and immigration N/A
TaxesN/A
Medical facilitiesMazar-I-Sharif hospital, capacity 25 beds, ten doctors, specialties unknown, two ambulances.
RestaurantN
HotelsN
Bank/Post officeN
TransportationN

Airport improvements

06/01/25
  • Runway repairs is under way (50% complete).

Explanation of data codes: A-Available N-None U-Unknown N/A- Not Available N/D-Not Determined CON-Concrete ASP-Asphalt GRV-Gravel PCN-Paveway Classification Number LCN-Load Classification Number

Unless otherwise noted, dimensions and elevations are in feet, miles are nautical miles, and capacities are U.S. Gallons