Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport
Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province (Afghanistan)
IATA: MZR ICAO: OAMS
Longest Active Runway
9,843 ft
3,000 meters
Field Elevation
1,284 ft
391 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
1 closed, Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
36.7041°, 67.2105°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#5 in Afghanistan
Among 13 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#1131 Worldwide
Top 15.9% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#1900 MSL
Top 27.7% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
-1.6%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport's longest active runway measures 9,843 ft (3,000 m). It ranks as the #5 longest runway in Afghanistan and #1131 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06L/24R | 10,437 ft (3181m) | 146 ft (45m) | CONCRETE AND ASP | ✅ Lighted | ⛔ Closed |
| 06R/24L | 9,843 ft (3000m) | 147 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)