Small airport · Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan
Camp Shorabak Airfield
Between 2005 and October 2014 it was the logistics hub for International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations in Helmand during the War in Afghanistan and Operation Herrick, and it was capable of accommodating over 32,000 people. Its IATA code is OAZ. Its ICAO code is OAZI. Elevation 2,943 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan |
|---|---|
| IATA code | OAZ |
| ICAO code | OAZI |
| Type | Small airport |
| Elevation | 2,943 ft |
| Coordinates | 31.8487° N, 64.2232° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Camp Shorabak Airfield is known for
Between 2005 and October 2014 it was the logistics hub for International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations in Helmand during the War in Afghanistan and Operation Herrick, and it was capable of accommodating over 32,000 people.
History
The camp was built by the British Army in 2005–06, and on 27 October 2014 the British Military handed over control to the Afghan Ministry of Defense. Between 2005 and October 2014 it was the logistics hub for International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations in Helmand during the War in Afghanistan and Operation Herrick, and it was capable of accommodating over 32,000 people.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Camp Shorabak Airfield?
Between 2005 and October 2014 it was the logistics hub for International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations in Helmand during the War in Afghanistan and Operation Herrick, and it was capable of accommodating over 32,000 people.
What is the airport code for Camp Shorabak Airfield?
Camp Shorabak Airfield — its IATA code is OAZ and its ICAO code is OAZI.
Where is Camp Shorabak Airfield located?
Camp Shorabak Airfield serves Lashkar Gah, Afghanistan. Its coordinates are 31.8487° N, 64.2232° E.
What is the history of Camp Shorabak Airfield?
The camp was built by the British Army in 2005–06, and on 27 October 2014 the British Military handed over control to the Afghan Ministry of Defense. Between 2005 and October 2014 it was the logistics hub for International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) operations in Helmand during the War in Afghanistan and Operation Herrick, and it was capable of accommodating over 32,000 people.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#35387
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Shorabak
Page last updated 13 November 2026.