Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield

Airport Airport

IATA Code
KDH
ICAO Code
OAKN
Airport Type
Large Airport
Class
International

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport (Kandahar) is the main airport serving Kandahar province. The site has historically supported both civilian flights and military operations; commercial services have varied over time depending on security and operational conditions.

Details about passenger volumes and regular airline hubs fluctuate with regional security and governance; check current operational notices and airline schedules before travel.

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield
Elevation: 1017 m
31.5058, 65.8480

Tips for Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield #

  • Security and access control at Kandahar can be more restricted than commercial airports - follow local authority and airline instructions carefully.
  • Commercial flight services and schedules can be limited or suspended depending on the security situation; confirm flight status and entry rules before travel.
  • Ground transport and hotel availability can vary with local conditions - coordinate transfers in advance with trusted providers.

Weather & Climate near Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield #

Climate

Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport / Kandahar Airfield's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 110 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
JuneMayAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 49 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.

67 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
12° 28°
30%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
16° 34°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
21° 39°
14%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
23° 40°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
21° 39°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
14° 34°
13%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
28°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 3°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
21°
31%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
38%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.0h daylight

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