Bagram Airfield (OAI)

Bagram Airfield (OAIX) in Bagram, Afghanistan, is not currently operational as a commercial passenger airport, and therefore, there are no recent traveler reviews or experiences in the conventional sense. The airfield was a major US military base until its complete withdrawal in July 2021, after which it was handed over to Afghan forces and subsequently fell under Taliban control in August 2021.

While Bagram Airfield remains operational for limited, controlled access flights—primarily governmental, NGO, military contractor, and specialized charters—it is not open for public travel. Any historical accounts of "traveler experiences" would pertain to military personnel or contractors prior to the US withdrawal, and do not reflect recent civilian travel.

As of recent reports (April 2025), there has been speculation about the US potentially regaining control of the airfield, with some reports of US military aircraft landings, although the Taliban has denied these claims. This ongoing situation does not involve commercial passenger operations or associated traveler reviews.

The concept of overall traveler sentiment, terminal facilities, security wait times, customs/immigration experience, or transportation connections for typical passengers is not applicable to Bagram Airfield's current or recent past status. Before the US withdrawal, as a military installation, it featured extensive infrastructure including two runways, hangars, a control tower, various support buildings, housing areas, dining facilities, gyms, and even US chain restaurants. However, much of this infrastructure was reportedly looted or damaged following the US departure.