Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA): Codes, Runways & Location
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IATA: IKA · ICAO: OIIE) is a large airport serving Tehran, Iran. It lies at 35.4161° N, 51.1522° E, 3305 ft (1007 m) above sea level.
Overview of Imam Khomeini International Airport
Imam Khomeini International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Tehran in Iran. It is identified by the IATA code IKA and the ICAO code OIIE. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Imam Khomeini International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4198 m (13772 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: asphalt. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 3305 ft (1007 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Mehrabad International Airport (THR) about 34 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 4,198 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Imam Khomeini International Airport
Where is Imam Khomeini International Airport located?
Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran, Iran. Its coordinates are 35.4161° N, 51.1522° E.
What is the airport code for Imam Khomeini International Airport?
Imam Khomeini International Airport has an IATA code of IKA and an ICAO code of OIIE.
How long is the runway at Imam Khomeini International Airport?
Imam Khomeini International Airport's longest runway is about 4198 m (13772 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Imam Khomeini International Airport have?
Imam Khomeini International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Imam Khomeini International Airport a major airport?
Imam Khomeini International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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