Imam Khomeini International Airport

IATA IKAICAO OIIELarge airport

Imam Khomeini International Airport is a large airport near Tehran in Tehran Province, Iran. It is listed as IATA IKA and ICAO OIIE. The airport is located at 35.4161° / 51.1522° at an elevation of 1,007 m (3,305 ft). There are 2 runways, the longest measuring 4,198 m. The nearest airport is Shamsabad Industrial City Heliport, 9.1 km (6 mi) away. The airport is served by scheduled flights.

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Map detail of Imam Khomeini International Airport with runways — Close-up with runways

World map showing the position of Imam Khomeini International Airport — Overview map

Data

Data
IATA code	`IKA`
ICAO code	`OIIE`
Identifier	`OIIE`
Type	Large airport
City	Tehran
Region	Tehran Province
Country	Iran
Coordinates	35.41610, 51.15220
Coordinates (deg/min/sec)	35° 24′ 57.96″ N 51° 09′ 07.92″ E
Elevation	1,007 m (3,305 ft)
Scheduled service	yes

Travel gear that fits

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Sunscreen SPF 50
High UV exposure at the destination – sun protection belongs in your cabin bag.
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Polarised sunglasses
Strong glare from sun, sand or snow – polarised lenses help.
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Travel guide Iran
Background on the country and its people around Iran – for after you land.
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Carry-on trolley
Hard-shell case in standard cabin size – fits the overhead bins of most scheduled flights.
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Noise-cancelling headphones
Shut out cabin noise and terminal announcements – the classic for frequent flyers.
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Spotting binoculars
Identify registrations and types from the fence – bright and handy.
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