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Shank Air Base

Small airport  Baraki Barak, Afghanistan

IATA OAAICAO OASHID OASH

Overview

Forward Operating Base Shank (IATA: OAA, ICAO: OASH, also known as Rocket City) was a forward operating base of the U.S. military, located in Logar Province of eastern Afghanistan, about 12 km south-east of the city of Baraki Barak. During Operation Enduring freedom, FOB Shank was one of the most heavily rocketed forward operating bases in Afghanistan. In 2014, the base was turned over to Afghan National Army, who established Camp Maiwand at the northern end of the FOB.

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Runways
0
Longest runway
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Elevation
6,890 ft
Radio freq.
0

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📍 33.922217, 69.07794 · Open detailed map

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Details

RegionLogar Province
ContinentAsia
Coordinates33.922217, 69.07794

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Shank Air Base?
Shank Air Base is a small airport located in Baraki Barak, Afghanistan.

What is the airport code of Shank Air Base?
Its IATA code is OAA and its ICAO code is OASH.

Shank Air Base is a small airport located in Baraki Barak, Afghanistan.