Qala I Naw (OAQN)
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.
Qala I Naw Airport
Airfield Director Telephone 0799279974
Military Aerodrome Administration
PSB Qala I Naw
IVSN 60-682-6310
VoIP 782-6305
PPR Mobile 0093 (0) 774 430 758
Alt: 0093 (0) 799 636 781
pprqin(at)ea.mde.es
| ICAO | WGS-84 COORDINATES | COORD TYPE | COORDINATE REF | ED | YR MO | MDU | ARPT SYM | MAG VAR | ELEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAQN | N34° 59' 15" E63° 07' 06" | RM | NI 41-07 | 01 | 70 09 | N | D | E 3° | 2968 |
remarks Aerodrome Reference Point is the geographic center of the airfield
Location and Landmarks
The airport is located in the northwest section of the country, 1 mile west of the town Qala I Naw, 25 miles southeast of the Turkmenistan border, 65 miles northeast of Herat and 240 miles northwest of Kandahar.
Map
Terrain and Drainage
There is a rolling type terrain with drainage ditches along both sides and ends of the runway.
Navigation Aids and Communications
Air Traffic Control Services - NAV - ATC capabilities
- N/A
remarks: See AIP for detailed information.
Meteo office
remarks: http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/metars/ for additional information
TAF available at: www.aviationweather.gov/adds/tafsproduced by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (US Government)
ATC Agencies and Frequencies
| Service Designation | Call Sign | VHF | UHF | notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACC | Kabul Center | 118.300 | 242.600 | North Sector (24H) |
| ACC | Kabul Center | 120.900 | 361.000 | South Sector (24H) |
| APP | ||||
| TRAFIC | Cobra | 118.100 138.5 | 246.500 | |
| Emergency (Guard) | 121.500 | 243.000 | Continuously monitored | |
| ATIS | N | |||
| SAFETY FREQUENCY | 125.2 | For all uncontrolled airfields |
remarks: Primary frequencies used are VHF frequencies.
Airport Description
Runways
| NTN | ID | DIMENSIONS | TRU/BRG | SFC | PCN | LCN | LCN | ACFT | ELEV | OVERRUN | LCN | GRAD | AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | 04 | 6560 x 82 | 37 | CON | CON | 7 | H | YAK40 | 3014 | 1360 ft | N | ||
| 22 | 217 | CON | 2947 | 1200 ft | N |
Runway end wgs-84 coordinates
| ID | LOW WGS LATITUDE | LOW WGS LONGITUDE | HIGH WGS LATITUDE | HIGH WGS LONGITUDE | COORD TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | N 34° 58' 43.82" | E 63° 06' 38.64" | RM | ||
| 22 | N 34° 59' 33.60" | E 63° 07' 28.80" | RM |
Taxiways
| NTN | WIDTH | (mt) | SFC | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N |
Aprons
| NTN | DIMENSIONS | (mt) | SFC | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | 200 x 130 | CON | ||
| A2 | 330 x 200 | CON |
Runway and Taxiway markings and lights
| RWY | Approach: typo/length/intensity | THR | Visual app. slope: typo/system | Touchdown zone | RWY centerline | RWY edge: length/space space/colour | RWY end colour | stopway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | N | N | N | Nl | N | N | N | N |
| 22 | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
remarks: LZ panel markers according to ATP 3.3.4.3 (A) only ACTIVATED for ISAF flights, and only by PPR.
Local Traffic Regulations and Flight Procedures
- All aircraft captains are to receive Prior Permission Request (PPR) approval prior to any flight to or from the airport.
remarks: Please refer to the AIP for detailed information.
Other information
| Rescue and fire fighting services | 1 x 4 000 l water and 400 FFP – Medium truck 1 x 400 l water light vehicle 2 x 50kg powder extinguisher For ISAF flights and only by PPR |
|---|---|
| Snow removal equipment availability | 1 x multi purpose vehicle with: 2.5 m rotating brush (summer) 3 m snow plough (winter) |
| Cargo and passenger handling equipment | N/A |
| Fuel and oil types | N/D |
| Custom and immigration | N/A |
| Taxes | N/A |
| Medical facilities | In town for civilian PSB ROLE 1 for military |
| Restaurant | N/A |
| Hotels | A (hotel in town has approximatly 10 beds) |
| Bank/Post office | N |
| Transportation | The airfield is adjacent to a fair, dry weather, loose surface type road that proceeds south and east to Herat where it connects to a hard surface all weather type road. |
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