2.2.2 Afghanistan Mazar-i-Sharif (Mawln Jall ad-Dn Muhammad Balkh ) International Airport Description and Key Contacts Runways Helicopter Pad(s) Airport Infrastructure Details Airport Operating Details Customs Guidance Storage Facilities Fuel Service Charges Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, locally known as Mawln Jall ad-Dn Muhammad Balkh International Airport, is located 9 km east of Mazar-i-Sharif, 15 minutes from the center of the city. The airport is one of the largest airports in Afghanistan. It can handle large aircraft such as Boeing 747, Boeing C-17 Globemaster III and Antonov An-225. Originally built by engineers from the Soviet Union in the 1950s, it has been renovated and a new terminal was added to the airport in recent years while the older terminal is now used for domestic flights. Airport Location and Contact Country Afghanistan Province or District Balkh Nearest Town or City Mazar-i-Sharif - 9 Km with Distance from Airport Airport’s Complete Name Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport Latitude 36.706914 N 36° 42' 24.89" N Longitude 67.209678 N 067° 12' 34.84" E Elevation 392 m / 1,287 ft IATA Code MZR ICAO Code OAMS Managing Company or Airport Authority Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation Management Contact Person Civil Aerodrome Administration: Afghanistan Airport President Office No:+93 (0) 744700582 General Manager: +93 (0) 744700583
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