Airport code
MZR — Mazar I Sharif Airport
MZR is the IATA code for Mazar I Sharif Airport, an airport serving Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. Its ICAO code is OAMS, and it operates in the Asia/Kabul time zone (UTC+4:30). The airport sits at 36.7069, 67.2097 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 1284 ft (391 m).
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About Mazar I Sharif Airport
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, officially called Mawlana Jalaluddin Mohammad Balkhi International Airport, is located about 9 km (5.6 mi) east of Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan, which is around 15 minutes of driving distance from the center of the city.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | MZR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OAMS |
| Airport name | Mazar I Sharif Airport |
| City | Mazar-i-Sharif |
| Country | Afghanistan |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul (UTC+4:30) |
| Latitude | 36.7069 |
| Longitude | 67.2097 |
| Elevation | 1284 ft (391 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Mazar I Sharif Airport?
The IATA code for Mazar I Sharif Airport is MZR.
What is the ICAO code for Mazar I Sharif Airport?
The ICAO code for Mazar I Sharif Airport is OAMS.
Where is MZR airport located?
Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) is located in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan.
What time zone is MZR in?
Mazar I Sharif Airport operates in the Asia/Kabul time zone, which is UTC+4:30.
What is the nearest airport to MZR?
The nearest airport to Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) is Termez Airport (TMJ) in Termez, about 65 km away.
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