Camp Shorabak Airfield (OAZ)

Camp Shorabak Airfield (OAZ), formerly known as Camp Bastion Airfield, is a significant air gateway and historical military facility serving the city of Lashkar Gah and the Helmand Province in southwestern Afghanistan. The terminal is a secure and functional military building primarily designed to handle strategic airlift operations, government personnel transport, and humanitarian missions. it is the primary infrastructure point for this strategically important province, supporting all logistical needs for the local administrative and security forces. Inside the terminal, facilities are focused on the needs of authorized personnel and humanitarian workers, featuring standard airbase amenities such as check-in areas, a waiting lounge, and specialized administrative support for government and NGO travel. While there are no traditional commercial airport retail or dining options on-site, the facility provides all necessary services, including mess halls and technical support facilities for personnel stationed at the airbase. The airport's massive runway is one of the most significant in the region, reflecting its status as a key strategic point in southwestern Afghanistan. Ground transportation from the airfield to Lashkar Gah city center and the surrounding provincial districts is strictly controlled and typically managed via authorized government or security transport. The airport's location in the arid plains of the Helmand Valley offers travelers unique views of the surrounding desert landscapes and the traditional agricultural settlements during arrival and departure. It remains an essential infrastructure point for the connectivity and security of southwestern Afghanistan, ensuring that this important administrative and trade hub remains accessible by air year-round for specialized and humanitarian operations under challenging continental weather conditions.