Herat International Airport
Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport is the main air gateway for the Herat area and serves Guzara in western Afghanistan. Identified by the codes HEA and OAHR, it is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors, returning residents, and essential regional travel. Its setting at 3,206 feet (977 m) above sea level means conditions can feel a little different from lower-lying airports, so some travellers may notice drier air and stronger sun, especially during daytime movements between the terminal and aircraft.
About Herat International Airport
Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport is the main air gateway for the Herat area and serves Guzara in western Afghanistan. Identified by the codes HEA and OAHR, it is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors, returning residents, and essential regional travel. Its setting at 3,206 feet (977 m) above sea level means conditions can feel a little different from lower-lying airports, so some travellers may notice drier air and stronger sun, especially during daytime movements between the terminal and aircraft.
Overview
Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport is the main air gateway for the Herat area and serves Guzara in western Afghanistan. Identified by the codes HEA and OAHR, it is classified as a large airport, making it an important arrival point for visitors, returning residents, and essential regional travel. Its setting at 3,206 feet (977 m) above sea level means conditions can feel a little different from lower-lying airports, so some travellers may notice drier air and stronger sun, especially during daytime movements between the terminal and aircraft.
Key facts
- Official name: Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport
- Location served: Guzara, Afghanistan
- Airport type: large airport
- Runway: 18/36, 9,888 feet long, asphalt surface
- Elevation: 3,206 feet (977 m)
- Time zone: Asia/Kabul
What travellers should know
For practical trip planning, the airport’s single long asphalt runway can handle substantial aircraft operations, which supports its role as a major aviation facility for the region. When checking itineraries, remember that all local timing follows Asia/Kabul, so it is worth confirming departure and arrival times carefully if you are connecting through airports in different time zones. As with many airports serving an important regional function, travellers benefit from arriving with documents ready, allowing extra time for airport procedures, and keeping transport plans flexible in case schedules shift.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Herat International Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Herat International Airport is located in Herat, Afghanistan (Asia), at coordinates 34.210°, 62.230°.
- Its IATA code is HEA and its ICAO code is OAHR.
- Herat International Airport serves Herat, Afghanistan. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Herat International Airport operates on Asia/Kabul local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Herat International Airport sits at latitude 34.210° and longitude 62.230°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from HEA. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for HEA is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from HEA on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Asian Highway 1, هرات, Afghanistan. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 5 other airports in Afghanistan. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.