Sardeh Band Airport
Though the airstrip is still evident against the surrounding desert, it has not been maintained since Russian military Forces withdrew from Afghanistan and there are no structures to support it. During the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan, the airstrip was used in a limited capacity by U.S. Special Operations Forces.
Facilities
The airport resides at an elevation of 6,971 feet (2,125 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 02/20 with a gravel surface measuring 6,902 by 190 feet (2,104 m × 58 m).
Incidents
On 12 June 2002 a Lockheed MC-130H Hercules was participating in a night exfiltration mission to remove U.S. Army Special Forces troops from the area when it tried to take off from the airstrip. The plane impacted the ground and crashed in a barren area, 2.5 nautical miles (4.6 km) from the airstrip.
See also
References
- ^ "Band E Sardeh Dam Airport". Afghanistan Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. Archived from the original on 2014-01-01. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ "Band E Sardeh Dam Airport". Afghanistan Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation. 16 August 2007. Archived from the original on 27 September 2007.
- ^ Airport information for Sardeh Band, Afghanistan (OADS / SBF) at Great Circle Mapper.
- ^ Airport record for Sardeh Band Airport at Landings.com. Retrieved 2013-8-1
- ^ "ASN Aircraft accident Lockheed MC-130H Combat Talon II 84-0475 Gardez".
- ^ http://usaf.aib.law.af.mil/MC-130H_Afghanistan_12Jun02.pdf
External links
- Accident history for SBF at Aviation Safety Network
- Airport record for Sardeh Band Airport at Landings.com. Retrieved 2013-8-1
