Mehrabad International Airport (THR): Codes, Runways & Location
Mehrabad International Airport (IATA: THR · ICAO: OIII) is a large airport serving Tehran, Iran. It lies at 35.6892° N, 51.3144° E, 3962 ft (1208 m) above sea level.
Overview of Mehrabad International Airport
Mehrabad 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 THR and the ICAO code OIII. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Mehrabad International Airport has 2 runways recorded. Its longest runway is about 4041 m (13258 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 3962 ft (1208 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) 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 ≈ 4,041 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mehrabad International Airport
Where is Mehrabad International Airport located?
Mehrabad International Airport is located in Tehran, Iran. Its coordinates are 35.6892° N, 51.3144° E.
What is the airport code for Mehrabad International Airport?
Mehrabad International Airport has an IATA code of THR and an ICAO code of OIII.
How long is the runway at Mehrabad International Airport?
Mehrabad International Airport's longest runway is about 4041 m (13258 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Mehrabad International Airport have?
Mehrabad International Airport has 2 runways recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Mehrabad International Airport a major airport?
Mehrabad International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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