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JAA Jalalabad Airport
Jalalabad Airport (IATA: JAA, ICAO:OAJL) is located in the the city of Jalalabad, Afghanistan. It is the primary international airport serving Jalalabad and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

JAA

ICAO Code

OAJL

Name

Jalalabad Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Afghanistan (AF)

City

Jalalabad

Latitude

34.3997993

Longitude

70.4985962

Time Zone

UTC+04:30

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Jalalabad Airport（JAA）

Jalalabad, Afghanistan · ICAO: OAJL · UTC+04:30

Jalalabad Airport is located approximately 4.8 km southeast of Jalalabad in eastern Afghanistan. Based on the supplied airport record, it has historically served military, emergency-relief, and international mission activity rather than a conventional scheduled passenger or cargo network. Our platform therefore treats it as a special-handling destination requiring prior operational confirmation, rather than as a routine commercial gateway. Current acceptance, aircraft access, ground handling, customs arrangements, and security procedures must be reconfirmed before any booking or dispatch.

Airport	Jalalabad Airport
IATA / ICAO	JAA / OAJL
Country	Afghanistan
Location	Jalalabad
Coordinates	34.3997993, 70.4985962
Operational profile	Military, relief and special-use activity; no scheduled airlines stated in the supplied record

Key Highlights

Special-use airport profile: Commercial freight acceptance cannot be assumed from the presence of an IATA code.
Limited scheduled connectivity: The supplied record identifies military and United Nations aircraft activity, with no scheduled airlines listed.
Advance clearance is essential: Aircraft access, cargo acceptance, security screening, customs and consignee release arrangements require case-by-case confirmation.
High disruption exposure: Security conditions, airspace restrictions, handling resources and local administrative decisions may change with little notice.
Routing flexibility is required: Our service team can compare alternative Afghan gateways or regional airport-to-door solutions when direct acceptance is unavailable.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Specific commercial cargo-terminal infrastructure, cold rooms, bonded storage, dangerous-goods warehouses and automated sorting capacity are not established by the supplied airport record. Our platform will not represent these facilities as available without written confirmation from the responsible airport, handling or authorities.

Acceptance and handling

Arrange pre-advice and obtain confirmation of cargo acceptance, handling party, operating hours, equipment, screening and delivery-point instructions before tender.

Customs and controlled cargo

Confirm whether import, export, transit or relief consignments can be processed locally and identify the competent customs or governmental contact before shipment.

Temperature-sensitive freight

Do not presume refrigerated storage or validated temperature control. Use qualified packaging and obtain a documented handover plan for pharmaceuticals, vaccines or perishables.

Dangerous goods and special cargo

Dangerous goods, lithium batteries, weapons-related items, military-use articles, live animals and oversized freight require separate acceptance screening and written approval.

Routes & Transit Times

Planning area	Forwarding guidance
Direct service	Do not assume a scheduled commercial freighter or passenger belly service to Jalalabad Airport. Direct uplift is subject to aircraft availability, authority approval and mission or charter arrangements.
Possible connection model	Where direct acceptance is unavailable, our team may assess an alternative Afghan gateway or a regional hub followed by a separately arranged inland movement, subject to security and border feasibility.
Transit planning	No fixed transit commitment should be issued before routing, permits, handling, customs and consignee access are confirmed in writing.
Main delay factors	Airspace restrictions, security reviews, irregular aircraft schedules, cargo screening, customs decisions, road access and changes to local operating permissions can materially affect the plan.

Our service team provides a confirmed routing proposal only after checking the shipment profile, delivery location, current acceptance status and operational permissions.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary catchment: Jalalabad and surrounding eastern Afghanistan, with final accessibility dependent on current road security, consignee capability and local permissions.
Relief and project cargo: Humanitarian supplies, emergency equipment, shelter materials and project consignments may be relevant, but acceptance and end-use documentation must be reviewed in advance.
Commercial shipments: General cargo, spare parts and essential supplies should be assessed individually; normal airport-to-airport commercial service should not be presumed.
Restricted or sensitive goods: Military-related articles, dual-use items, communications equipment, controlled medicines and strategic goods require enhanced screening and appropriate authorization.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and tender: A standard published cargo cut-off should not be assumed. Our team will obtain the actual tender window and delivery instructions for the confirmed operator or mission.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill or approved transport document, shipper and consignee details, end-use information, permits and any relief or governmental authorization applicable to the cargo.
Dangerous goods and batteries: Provide the correct UN classification, shipper's declaration where required, safety data and packing certification. Acceptance depends on the operating aircraft, handler and authority.
Security and release: Expect enhanced screening, identity checks, consignee verification and possible physical inspection. The final delivery party must be able to access the approved release point under current security rules.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS classification, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, value, end use, consignee details and requested delivery point before requesting a quote.
Obtain written pre-clearance before cargo leaves the origin. Do not position freight at an airport or border point on the assumption that Jalalabad Airport will accept it.
Use robust, tamper-evident packaging with clear piece marks and matching paperwork. For temperature-sensitive cargo, select packaging that can protect the product during uncertain ground dwell time.
Maintain an alternative plan, such as another regional gateway or controlled road transfer, and budget time for route, security, customs and authority reconfirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Jalalabad Airport accept ordinary commercial cargo?

Acceptance is not automatic. The supplied record does not identify scheduled airlines, so our team must confirm the current operator, aircraft, handler, security process and customs pathway before booking.

Can we book a fixed transit time?

No fixed transit time should be promised before an approved routing and operating window are confirmed. Irregular aircraft activity, permissions and security conditions may alter the plan.

Are dangerous goods or lithium batteries accepted?

Only after commodity-specific review and written acceptance. The shipment may require a dangerous-goods declaration, battery test documents, special packaging and additional authority approval.

Can our consignee collect cargo directly at the airport?

Not unless the authorized release procedure, identity requirements, customs status, security access and handling location have been confirmed for that shipment.

What is the best alternative if direct uplift is unavailable?

Our service team will compare suitable regional gateways and controlled inland options after reviewing cargo restrictions, border feasibility, security conditions and the final delivery requirement.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, location, coordinates, time zone and the stated military, relief and non-scheduled operational profile are based on the airport record supplied for this page. Operational conditions, acceptance status, handling arrangements, customs procedures, security access and routing availability are time-sensitive and must be reconfirmed before shipment.

For aviation-code and industry-standard reference checks, our team may consult iata.org and icao.int. These reference domains do not, by themselves, confirm current cargo acceptance, flight schedules, local handling capacity or security permissions at Jalalabad Airport.