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Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport
Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport (OIAW/AWZ) serves Ahvaz, Iran, Islamic Republic of. This is a mid-sized airport with 1 runway (12/30). Field elevation is 66 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Operations
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Fuel
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OIAW
- Name: Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 31.3374
- Longitude: 48.762001
- Elevation: 66 ft
- Country: Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Municipality: Ahvaz
- IATA Code: AWZ
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 12/30
- Designation: 12/30
- Dimensions: 3398x45m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 120.850 MHz
- Ground: 121.100 MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 126.400 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: Yes
- PPR Contact: Iran CAO; coordinate through approved handling agent. Minimum 7 working days. Sanctions compliance required.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 900 IRR per kilogram
- Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; approximately 450 IRR per kilogram per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: IRR
- Remarks: Ahvaz International Airport. Khuzestan province capital. Oil industry hub. Iran Air and local handlers.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Domestically produced Jet A-1. Competitive pricing. Sanctions may complicate payment. Confirm availability.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: International airport. Iran CAO customs. Visa on arrival for some nationalities. Sanctions affect crew nationalities accepted.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No curfew. Elevation 20m (66 ft). One of the hottest cities in the world; summer temps exceed 50C. Dust storms possible.
Airport Services
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Iran, Islamic Republic of Permit Requirements
Medium
Overflight: 5d
Landing: 5d
- Overflight Permit: Yes
- Landing Permit: Yes
- Overflight Lead Time: Minimum 3 working days; 4-8 business days practical lead time depending on provider; 30-45 days for U.S.-registered aircraft due to sanctions
- Landing Lead Time: Minimum 3 working days; practical lead time 4-8 business days
Private / GA Operations:
Private and GA flights require full permits. Extended processing times common. U.S.-registered aircraft face additional sanctions-related requirements (30-45 days lead time).
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OIAW?
- The tower frequency at Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport is 120.85 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OIAW?
- Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does OIAW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport (Iran, Islamic Republic of).
- Does OIAW require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport.