Sheghnan (OASN)

General information

Information on this page is for guidance only. Authority is the AIP which can be downloaded in PDF format here.

ICAO WGS-84 COORDINATES COORD TYPE  COORDINATE REF ED YR MO MDU ARPT SYM MAG VAR ELEV
OASN N37° 29' 55.51"
E71° 30' 25.25" 		NP NJ 42-12 01 82 07 OV10 D E 3° 6700

remarks Aerodrome Reference Point is the geographic center of the airfield

Location and Landmarks

The airfield is located in the extreme northeast section of Afghanistan deep within Thehindu Kush mountain range. (Note: do not confuse with Khorog airfield 2000 feet east across the border (river) in Tajikistan. Approximately 213 miles north of Kabul.

Map

Terrain and Drainage

The airfield located in an extremely rugged mountainous area with elevations to 16000 feetwithin 6 miles. Natural drainage should be good.

Navigation Aids and Communications

Air Traffic Control Services - NAV - ATC capabilities

  1. N/A

remarks: See AIP for detailed information.

Meteo office

remarks: http://adds.aviationweather.noaa.gov/metars/ for additional information

ATC Agencies and Frequencies

Service Designation Call Sign VHF UHF notes
ACC Kabul Center 118.300 242.600  
ACC Kabul Center 120.900 361.000  
APP        
TWR N      
GROUND        
Emergency (Guard) 121.500 243.000 Continuously monitored
ATIS       N
SAFETY FREQUENCY   125.2   For all uncontrolled airfields

remarks: Primary frequencies used are VHF frequencies.

Airport Description

Runways

NTN ID DIMENSIONS TRU/BRG SFC PCN LCN LCN ACFT ELEV OVERRUN LCN GRAD AL
R1 16 2635x100 161 GRV   7 H C12   N     N
34 341   N   N

Runway end wgs-84 coordinates

ID LOW WGS LATITUDE LOW WGS LONGITUDE HIGH WGS LATITUDE HIGH WGS LONGITUDE COORD TYPE
16 N 37° 30' 7.79" E 71° 30' 19.84"     NP
34     N 37° 29' 43.22" E 71° 30' 30.66" NP

Taxiways

NTN WIDTH (mt) SFC PCN
         

Aprons

NTN DIMENSIONS (mt) SFC PCN
A1 170x155   GRV  

Runway and Taxiway markings and lights

RWY Approach:
typo/length/intensity		 THR Visual app. slope:
typo/system		 Touchdown zone RWY centerline RWY edge: length/space
space/colour		 RWY end colour stopway
16 N N N Nl N N N N
34 N N N N N N N N

Local Traffic Regulations and Flight Procedures

  1. All aircraft captains are to receive Prior Permission Request (PPR) approval prior to any flight to or from the airport.

remarks: Please refer to the AIP for detailed information.

Other information

Rescue and fire fighting services N/D
Snow removal equipment availability N/A
Cargo and passenger handling equipment N/A
Fuel and oil types N/A
Custom and immigration N/A
Taxes N/A
Medical facilities N/A
Restaurant N/A
Hotels N/A
Bank/Post office N/A
Transportation One primary road northeast edge of airfield

Explanation of data codes: A-Available N-None U-Unknown N/A- Not Available N/D-Not Determined CON-Concrete ASP-Asphalt GRV-Gravel PCN-Paveway Classification Number LCN-Load Classification Number

Unless otherwise noted, dimensions and elevations are in feet, miles are nautical miles, and capacities are U.S. Gallons