Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ): Codes, Runways & Location
Qasem Soleimani International Airport (IATA: AWZ · ICAO: OIAW) is a large airport serving Ahvaz, Iran. It lies at 31.3364° N, 48.7638° E, 66 ft (20 m) above sea level.
Overview of Qasem Soleimani International Airport
Qasem Soleimani International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a large airport, serving the area of Ahvaz in Iran. It is identified by the IATA code AWZ and the ICAO code OIAW. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Qasem Soleimani International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 3398 m (11149 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 66 ft (20 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Shahid Asiyaee Airport (QMJ) about 88 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 ≈ 3,398 m — A380 / 747 capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Qasem Soleimani International Airport
Where is Qasem Soleimani International Airport located?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport is located in Ahvaz, Iran. Its coordinates are 31.3364° N, 48.7638° E.
What is the airport code for Qasem Soleimani International Airport?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport has an IATA code of AWZ and an ICAO code of OIAW.
How long is the runway at Qasem Soleimani International Airport?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport's longest runway is about 3398 m (11149 ft), which can support the largest wide-body jets, including the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380.
How many runways does Qasem Soleimani International Airport have?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with asphalt surfacing.
Is Qasem Soleimani International Airport a major airport?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport is classified as a large airport with scheduled commercial service.
About this data
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