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References

1. ^ Lashikargah Aerodrome chart (PDF) used for elevation and runway length. The other reference gives a runway length of 6,233 ft (1,900 m)
2. ^ Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation used for coordinates