Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Transport
and Civil Aviation

Mazar I Sharif

General information

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.

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.

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

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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.

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

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
TWR	Mazar-e-Sharif Tower	135.350		Hrs 02:30Z-11:30Z
GROUND
	Emergency (Guard)	121.500	243.000	Continuously monitored
ATIS
SAFETY FREQUENCY		131.275		For all uncontrolled airfields

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

Runways

NTN	ID	DIMENSIONS	TRU/BRG	SFC	PCN	LCN	LCN	ACFT	ELEV	OVERRUN	LCN	GRAD	AL
R1	06	10433 x 146	66	ASP						N			N
	24	3180 x 44.5	246							535			N

Runway end wgs-84 coordinates

ID	LOW WGS LATITUDE	LOW WGS LONGITUDE	HIGH WGS LATITUDE	HIGH WGS LONGITUDE	COORD TYPE
06	N 36° 42' 3.73	E 67° 11' 36.45			NP
24			N 36° 42' 46.06	E 67° 13' 33.24	NP

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Taxiways

NTN	WIDTH	(mt)	SFC	PCN
TWY E	1965x172	(599x52,5)	ASP	N
TWY F	1965x98	(599x30)	ASP	N
TWY K	5315x79	(1620,5x24,2)	CON	N
INT A	492x82	(150x25)	CON	N
INT B	492x82	(150x25)	CON	N
INT C	278x82	(85x25)	CON	N

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Bomb craters on taxiway TWY1 have been patched. Big dips many places on TWY1 due to subsidence/water table

Aprons

NTN	DIMENSIONS	(mt)	SFC	PCN
Apron D	246x197	(75X60)	CON	N
Apron I	442x3265	(135X995)	ASP	N
Apron L	377x558	(115X170)	CON	N

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
06	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
24	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N
TWY						N

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RWY has been resurfaced with markings and lighting

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

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Please refer to the AIP for detailed 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
Taxes	N/A
Medical facilities	Mazar-I-Sharif hospital, capacity 25 beds, ten doctors, specialties unknown, two ambulances.
Restaurant	N
Hotels	N
Bank/Post office	N
Transportation	N

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