Airports / Afghanistan / MZR
Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport.
Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan · 1,284 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
OAMS
IATA MZR
0
Operators based
1,284
Elevation ft
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Termez Airport (TMJ).
Overview
Located in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport (OAMS / MZR) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 1,284 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MZR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Termez Airport (TMJ, 35 nm), Kunduz Airport (UND, 82 nm), and Bokhtar International Airport (KQT, 105 nm). With a single 9,843-foot paved runway, MZR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
Charter pricing from MZR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under Mazari Sharif. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Mazar-i-Sharif.
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Field capability
ICAO
OAMS
IATA
MZR
FAA / Local
OAMS
Elevation
1,284 ft
Coordinates
36.7041° N · 67.2105° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs Afghanistan fields
state range 1,284–5,877 ft
At 1,284 ft, MZR sits lower than 89% of the 9 Afghanistan fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 9,843 ft
- 06R/24L9,843 ft × 147 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,843 ft
MZR's 9,843 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmTMJTermez AirportTermez
- 82nmUNDKunduz AirportKunduz
- 105nmKQTBokhtar International AirportBokhtar
- 114nmTJ-UT46Farkhor Air BaseParkhar
- 127nmMMZMaymana Zahiraddin Faryabi AirportMaymana
- 129nmTJ-UT45Gissar Air BaseDushanbe
Location
Open the full mapOAMS · Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport · Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MZR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,655 nm | 11h 14m |
| Boston (BED) | 5,539 nm | 13h 17m |
| New York (TEB) | 5,687 nm | 13h 38m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,729 nm | 13h 43m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 5,863 nm | 14h 2m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 5,890 nm | 14h 6m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 5,984 nm | 14h 19m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,154 nm | 14h 43m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MZR?
- Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport's longest paved runway is 9,843 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MZR?
- Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport has one runway; the longest measures 9,843 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MZR?
- The closest alternate is Termez Airport (TMJ), about 35 nm away, followed by Kunduz Airport (UND) at 82 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MZR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 11h 14m (4,655 nm), Boston about 13h 17m (5,539 nm), New York about 13h 38m (5,687 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.