Airport code
KHT — Khost Airport
KHT is the IATA code for Khost Airport, an airport serving Khost, Afghanistan. Its ICAO code is OAKS, and it operates in the Asia/Kabul time zone (UTC+4:30). The airport sits at 33.3334, 69.9520 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 3756 ft (1145 m).
Overview
About Khost Airport
Khost International Airport, also referred to as Khost Airport, is located in the eastern section of Khost, which is the capital of Khost Province in Afghanistan. The airport is under the country's Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation, and is used for domestic and international flights. The Ministry of Defense also uses it for emergency relief purposes such as when the June 2022 Afghanistan earthquake occurred.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | KHT |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OAKS |
| Airport name | Khost Airport |
| City | Khost |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul (UTC+4:30) |
| Latitude | 33.3334 |
| Longitude | 69.9520 |
| Elevation | 3756 ft (1145 m) |
| Airport type | Medium airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 8,740 ft (2,664 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Khost Airport?
The IATA code for Khost Airport is KHT.
What is the ICAO code for Khost Airport?
The ICAO code for Khost Airport is OAKS.
Where is KHT airport located?
Khost Airport (KHT) is located in Khost, Afghanistan.
What time zone is KHT in?
Khost Airport operates in the Asia/Kabul time zone, which is UTC+4:30.
What is the nearest airport to KHT?
The nearest airport to Khost Airport (KHT) is Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, about 153 km away.
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