Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2 Aviation

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2 Aviation

Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/

The aviation sector in Iran is supervised by the Iran Civil Aviation Organization (CAO), a governmental agency under the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. The CAO is responsible for regulating, overseeing, and developing Iran's civil aviation industry and ensuring its safety and security.

Several private companies operate in the aviation sector, such as Iran Aseman Airlines, Mahan Air, Kish Air, and Qeshm Air. These companies provide domestic and international flights and charter and cargo services. However, they face many challenges due to the international sanctions which limits their access to new aircraft, spare parts, and foreign markets.

There are 9 international, and 25 domestic airports in Iran. 

For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

The Civil Aviation Organization of Islamic Republic of Iran (CAO.IRI), (Persian: سازمان هواپیمایی کشوری جمهوری اسلامی ایران‎‎) is Iran's civil aviation agency. It is the statutory corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in Iran. The organization was established in July 1946 and investigates aviation accidents and incidents in Iran. 

The information about registration all related rules and regulations are accessible in the following link: Iran Civil Aviation Organisation  

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.1 Imam Khomeini International Airport

Airport Overview

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) serves as Iran's primary international airport, it connects Tehran to destinations across Asia, Europe, and Africa, facilitating global travel and trade. Acting as a significant cargo hub and contributing to Iran's logistics and trade activities.

The airport complex is located about 45km to the south of Tehran, on the Tehran-Qom Highway, near Shahre-e-Rey. The passenger terminal building has a floor space of 78,357m2 and is a three level structure with a basement, departure and arrival halls at the ground level as well as mezzanine arrivals floor. 

Imam Khomeini Airport is accessible from Tehran by car, taxi and bus via the Tehran-Qom Freeway. An airport access road connects the freeway to the airport terminal, continuing to serve Robat-Karim city via an interchange with Saidi Highway. An extension to the southern part of Line 1 of Tehran Metro for IKA airport is currently active (effective from 2018). There is also planning to have Line 3 of the Tehran Metro to reach its southern terminus at IKA in future. 

In case of any emergency or in case of any requirements for UNHAS planes it will be possible based on permission of Ministry of Foreign Affair (MFA). TDMO (Tehran Disaster Mitigation & Management Organization) is the governmental focal point for arrangements of emergency flights to Iran via MFA.   

Airport website: https://www.ikac.ir/en

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran 

Province or District

Tehran 

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Tehran 

Airport’s Complete Name

Imam Khomeini International Airport

Latitude

35 24 58 N 

Longitude

51 09 08 E 

Elevation (ft and m)

Runaway elevation 3305 ft 

IATA Code

IKA

ICAO Code

OIIE 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

+9821 88771062

Ceosector@ikac.ir

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY1  4,198mx45m

RWY2  4,294mx45m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

Example: 2xHLS 50x50m

Airport Picture

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Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Airport plan

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Arrival Passenger Legend

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Departure Passenger Legend

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Transit Plan

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For more information on airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Iran Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

YES 

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

YES 

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

YES 

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

YES 

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

YES 

Pax Transport to Airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

YES 

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

YES 

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

YES 

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

YES 

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

YES 

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

YES 

NDB

Yes

VOR

YES 

ILS

Yes

   

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

Antonov 100-124 (it is possible to offload of 120 mt) 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

N/A 

Storage Area (m3 and mt)

 

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

YES 

Max Capacity (mt)

 

Max Height

(m)

 

Loading Ramps

YES 

Other Comments

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs in Iran, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Storage Facilities

There are all types of equipment in IKA storages. The capacity is 30,000 mt per day for loading and offloading. 

 

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Charges

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)

 

0 - 7,000

7,001 - 136,000

136,001 and over

Navigation (per journey) USD - $

0.00406 U.S Dollar per 1000 kg for each km

Landing USD - $

6 USD per 1000 kg

Night Landing USD - $

6 USD per 1000 kg and 60 USD for lighting services

Night Take-Off USD - $

6 USD per 1000 kg and 60 USD for lighting services

Parking

First 24 h free, after 24 h to 1 week, 3.2 USD per 1000 Kg for each day

Handling Charges

(Airport service charge): 100 USD for each passenger flight

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

 

 

Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

1.757

Avgas

 

Security

Security wise all airports of Iran are under control of Sepah (Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps) military forces and fully secured. 

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.2 Mehrabad International Airport

Airport Overview

Mehrabad airport was established in 1938. Prior to the construction of the Imam Khomeini International Airport in 2007, Mehrabad was Tehran's primary airport in both international and domestic traffic, but now serves only domestic flights.

Airport website: https://mehrabad.airport.ir/ 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran 

Province or District

Tehran 

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Airport is in Tehran city

Airport’s Complete Name

Mehrabad International Airport

Latitude

35° 41’ 21” N 

Longitude

51° 18’ 48” E 

Elevation (ft and m)

3962 ft / 1207.62 m 

IATA Code

   THR

ICAO Code

OIIII 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

https://www.cao.ir/web/english

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1 4,030mx60m

RWY 2 3,989mx45m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

 

Airport Picture

image-20240423133534-1Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +9821199, +982161021

Saman Air Services Company started its activities at Mehrabad International Airport in 1385 with the aim of improving the quality and variety of services in accordance with international aviation standards.

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

YES

JET A-1 fuel

YES

Immigration

YES

AVGAS 100

NO

Terminal Building

YES

Ground Handling Services

YES

Passenger Terminal

YES

Cargo terminal

YES

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.3 Abadan International Airport

Airport Overview

Abadan International airport or Abadan Ayatollah Jami International airport is one of the first airports of Iran that is built on the year 1941 by the National Iranian Oil Company due to Abadan Refinery. As this airport is placed on the international route, it used to be one of the most important international airports in the area and it used to be the only transit, catering and refuelling airport on middle east – Europe route.

 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran

Province or District

Khuzestan

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Abadan

Airport’s Complete Name

Ayatollah Jami Airport

Latitude

30° 22' 16'' N 

Longitude

48° 13' 42'' E 

Elevation (ft and m)

19 ft / 6 m 

IATA Code

ABD

ICAO Code

OIAA 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

+9861-53118002

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1  3,101mx45m

RWY 2  2,265mx35m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

 

 

Airport Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +986153110000, +986153116230

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

 

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

No

Terminal Building

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

 

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

 

Storage Area (m3 and mt)

 

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes

Max Capacity (mt)

 

Max Height

(m)

 

Loading Ramps

Yes

Other Comments

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.4 Kerman International Airport

Airport Overview

Hashemi Rafsanjani international airport, previously known as Kerman international airport or was established on 1970 in an area of 600 m2 and with one main runway and one secondary runway. The airport has since been expanded to 26,000 m2 area and the length of the runways has been extended. 

Airport website: https://kerman.airport.ir/ 

 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran

Province or District

Kerman

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Kerman

Airport’s Complete Name

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport

Latitude

N 30° 16' 28.00" 

Longitude

E 056° 57' 04.00" 

Elevation (ft and m)

5741 ft / 1750 m 

IATA Code

 KER

ICAO Code

OIKK 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

+98432110194

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1 3,847mx45m

RWY 2 2,029mx45m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

Example: 2xHLS 50x50m

Airport Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +983432110113, +983432110031

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

 

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

 

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refuelling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

No

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax Transport to Airfield

No

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

 

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

 

VOR

 

ILS

     

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

Antonov 100-124 (it is possible to offload of 120 mt) 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

N/A 

Storage Area (m3 and mt)

 

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

YES 

Max Capacity (mt)

 

Max Height

(m)

 

Loading Ramps

YES 

Other Comments

 

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Security

Security wise all airports of Iran are under control of Sepah (Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps) military forces and fully secured. 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.5 Tabriz International Airport

Airport Overview

Shahid Madani international airport previously named as Tabriz international airport is in the northwest of Tabriz city at an altitude of 1494 meters above sea level on a land area of ​​529 hectares that is constructed on 1950 with the mission of providing airport, navigation and aviation services to accept domestic and international flights for passenger and cargo transport. The airport operates as an open sky facility and is operational 24 hours a day. Due to its location near international air corridors, it plays a crucial role in providing navigation, radar, and aviation services to both domestic and international flights, especially international overflight flights. Additionally, the airport plays a vital role in supporting economic development and tourism in the Tabriz region by providing connectivity to major cities within Iran and beyond.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran

Province or District

East Azerbaijan

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Tabriz

Airport’s Complete Name

Shahid Madani International Airport

Latitude

N 38° 08' 38.35" 

Longitude

E 046° 13' 09.69" 

Elevation (ft and m)

4459 ft / 1359 m 

IATA Code

 TBZ

ICAO Code

OITT 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

  tabriz.info@airport.ir

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1 3,565mx45m

RWY 2 2,029mx45m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

 

Airport Picture

image-20240423134416-1Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +984135234701, +984132606136

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/

 Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

 

Terminal Building

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Cargo terminal

No

 

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

 

Storage Area (m3 and mt)

 

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes / No

Max Capacity (mt)

 

Max Height

(m)

 

Loading Ramps

Yes / No

Other Comments

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.6 Mashhad International Airport

Airport Overview

Shahid Hashemi Nejad international airport, previously named Mashhad international airport is the Iran's second-busiest airport, behind Tehran-Mehrabad. In 2016, Mashhad Airport handled a record 10 million-plus passengers, up 17% from 2015, along with 86,681 tons of cargo. It has flights to 57 destinations, including frequent flights to 30 Iranian cities, and 27 destinations in Central Asia, the Middle East, East Asia and Europe.

Mashhad International Airport has three terminals: a domestic flight terminal (Terminal 1), an international flight terminal (Terminal 2), and a Hajj flight terminal (Terminal 3).

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran

Province or District

Khorasan Razavi

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Mashhad

Airport’s Complete Name

Shahid Hashemi nejad International Airport

Latitude

N 36° 14' 06.70" 

Longitude

E 059° 38' 27.5" 

Elevation (ft and m)

3263 ft / 995 m 

IATA Code

 MHD

ICAO Code

OIMM 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

MHD.info@airport.ir

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1 3,565mx45m

RWY 2 2,029mx45m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

 

Airport Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +985133100000        

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Airport Infrastructure Details          

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

 

Terminal Building

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.7 Bandar Abbas International Airport

Airport Overview

Bandar Abbas International Airport is an international airport located 12 kilometers east of the city of Bandar Abbas in the Hormozgan Province, in southern Iran, and it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach Bandar Abbas city center from the airport. The airport, covering an area of 4,481 hectares, serves as a critical transportation hub with flight connections to various parts of Iran and countries in the south of the Persian Gulf. In 2017, approximately 1,289,000 passengers passed through the airport. Bandar Abbas International Airport is equipped to handle widebody aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Boeing 747.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran

Province or District

Hormozgan

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Bandarabbas

Airport’s Complete Name

Bandar Abbas International Airport

Latitude

N 27° 13' 05.94" 

Longitude

E 056° 22' 40.26" 

Elevation (ft and m)

22 ft / 7 m 

IATA Code

BND

ICAO Code

OIKB 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

Mr. Jamshid Delfardi (General Manager)
+98(76)33611001

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1  3,660mx45m

RWY 2  3,457mx30m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

 

Airport Picture

image-20240423134835-1Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +987633611011        

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/

 

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

No

Terminal Building

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information