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OAI Bagram Airfield
Bagram Airfield (IATA: OAI, ICAO:OAIX) is located in the city of Bagram, Afghanistan.

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IATA Code

OAI

ICAO Code

OAIX

Name

Bagram Airfield

Type

Country / Region

Afghanistan (AF)

City

Bagram

Latitude

34.9461000

Longitude

69.2650000

Time Zone

UTC+4.5:00

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Airport Overview

Bagram Airfield（OAI） is located in Bagram, Afghanistan, in Parwan Province north of Kabul. The supplied airport record identifies it as a military airfield rather than an established scheduled commercial cargo gateway. Its logistics role should therefore be assessed as authorization-controlled air access for government, defense, humanitarian, project or specially approved movements—not as a normal airport for routine public export consolidation. Our service team can first verify operating authority, aircraft acceptance, security access, customs arrangements and the available onward ground route before accepting a shipment plan.

Airport name	Bagram Airfield
Codes	IATA: OAI \| ICAO: OAIX
Location	Bagram, Afghanistan
Coordinates	34.9461000, 69.2650000
Time zone	UTC+04:30
Directory status supplied	Listed airline count: 0; listed express operators: 0

Key Highlights

Military-airfield profile: access, aircraft handling and cargo acceptance may depend on mission approval, security clearance and current authority instructions.
Not a routine parcel gateway: the supplied directory data records no listed airline or express operator, so standard courier and e-commerce assumptions should not be applied.
Public cargo infrastructure cannot be assumed: cargo terminal, bonded storage, cold-chain, dangerous-goods and customs arrangements must be confirmed case by case.
Higher documentation sensitivity: shipper, consignee, end-use, commodity classification and security information may receive enhanced review.
Alternative gateway planning is essential: a commercial Afghan gateway or a regional hub may be more practical when Bagram Airfield cannot accept civilian freight.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Bagram Airfield should not be marketed as having public cargo facilities unless the operating authority confirms them for the specific movement. Our service team will request written confirmation before quoting or issuing shipping instructions.

Airside cargo acceptance

Aircraft type, operating window, ramp access and loading arrangements require prior operational approval. Regular freighter or belly-cargo availability should not be presumed.

Warehousing and handling

Public cargo-terminal capacity, pallet build-up, screening equipment and general storage arrangements require direct confirmation from the authorized handler.

Temperature-controlled cargo

Do not assume validated cold rooms, active-ULD charging or continuous temperature monitoring. Pharmaceutical and perishables plans need a documented handover chain.

Dangerous goods

Acceptance depends on the operator, aircraft approval, security rules and current dangerous-goods procedures. Pre-approval is required before tendering.

Customs and bonded handling

Customs presence, bonded storage, import release and export examination procedures must be established for the shipment rather than inferred from the airport code.

Ground collection

Driver credentials, vehicle access, security escort, collection appointments and delivery-point restrictions may apply. Our team will coordinate these before dispatch.

Routes & Transit Times

There is no confirmed public scheduled cargo network associated with the supplied airport record. Any movement would normally require a specifically approved military, charter, government, humanitarian or project-airfreight arrangement.
For civilian shipments, our service team may evaluate routing through a suitable commercial Afghan gateway or an overseas regional hub, followed by secured road or approved air transfer. The correct option depends on border, security, customs and carrier acceptance conditions.
Transit time is affected by operating permission, aircraft availability, security clearance, customs processing, road access and transfer-point congestion. We provide a timing estimate only after the complete routing and acceptance chain is verified.
Carrier identity, flight frequency, uplift and connection points must be reconfirmed at booking; they should not be inferred from the IATA or ICAO code alone.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Bagram and surrounding Parwan Province, with potential onward access toward Kabul subject to road-security and authorization conditions.
Suitable shipment profiles: approved humanitarian relief, infrastructure and project cargo, aircraft or vehicle parts, government consignments and other controlled movements with a documented end use.
Commercial cargo: ordinary garments, consumer goods, electronics, pharmaceuticals and perishables should be screened for a viable commercial gateway before Bagram Airfield is selected.
Oversized or special cargo: dimensions, gross weight, lifting points, packaging and aircraft compatibility require advance technical review; availability of heavy-lift equipment must not be assumed.

Operations & Compliance

Pre-clearance: provide shipper, consignee, commodity description, HS classification, end use, value, origin, destination and all available licenses before booking. Security or authority approval may be required.
Dangerous goods: submit the correct shipper’s declaration, packing details, UN number, packing instruction and SDS where applicable. No DG cargo should be tendered before written acceptance.
Special cargo: live animals, pharmaceuticals, perishables, batteries, weapons-related items, dual-use goods and sensitive technology require separate feasibility checks and may be restricted.
Delivery and release: confirm customs jurisdiction, import-release documents, security appointment, driver identification, vehicle details, escort requirements and final delivery instructions before cargo arrival.

All operating conditions are subject to the current airfield authority, relevant Afghan authorities, the actual operator and applicable sanctions, export-control, customs and security requirements.

Shipping Tips

Send the full cargo profile early: dimensions, pieces, gross weight, packing photographs, commodity description, value, origin, end user and intended use.
Request a written feasibility check covering airport access, operator acceptance, customs route, security clearance, storage, loading method and final-mile collection before purchasing or manufacturing packaging.
Use robust, security-sealable packaging with clear piece marks and handling labels. For temperature-sensitive freight, require a documented temperature-control plan and contingency point.
Prepare a fallback routing plan through a confirmed commercial gateway. Our service team can compare airport transfer, road delivery, charter and regional-hub options after compliance screening.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Bagram Airfield receive ordinary commercial export cargo?: It should not be assumed. The supplied record shows no listed airline or express operator, and the airfield’s military profile means civilian acceptance must be confirmed for the specific shipment and operating authority.
Can our shipment be booked using the airport code alone?: No. Our service team must verify the actual operator, aircraft, authorization, cargo handler, customs process, security access and onward delivery route before booking.
Are cold-chain and dangerous-goods services available?: They are not to be presumed. Cold-chain equipment, DG acceptance, screening and storage must be confirmed in writing for the shipment, packaging and aircraft involved.
What documents are normally needed for a feasibility review?: At minimum, provide the commercial invoice or pro forma invoice, packing list, air waybill data, shipper and consignee details, commodity and HS code, end-use information, licenses where applicable, and technical documents for special cargo.
What is the practical alternative if direct handling is not approved?: Our team can assess a confirmed commercial gateway or regional hub with secured onward trucking or an approved air transfer. The alternative must be checked against customs, security, sanctions and carrier rules.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary airport data	Airport name, codes, city, country, coordinates, address, time zone and directory indicators are reproduced from the supplied airport record.
Official aviation reference	Code and aeronautical-reference checks should be made against icao.int and the relevant Afghan civil aviation authority information at acaa.gov.af, subject to current publication and operational availability.
Verification boundary	No unsupported runway, terminal, cargo-area, throughput, carrier, schedule, handling-equipment, warehouse, fee or transit-time figures are presented. Current acceptance, permissions and facilities must be reconfirmed with the authorized operator and authorities.
Operational responsibility	Our service team uses the above data as an initial routing screen only; final quotations and booking instructions are issued after shipment-specific compliance and operational verification.