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Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport (OIAW/AWZ) — Ahvaz, Iran, Islamic Republic of

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 120.85
Runways: 12/30
Elevation: 66 ft

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79% Data Complete 41 of 52 points

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Section Breakdown

Basic Info 7/7

Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 0/2

Additional Info 6/10

Observed Activity · Oct 2

1 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 18:00Z

Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals

Data last updated: 2026-04-02

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: OIAW
Name: Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport
Type: medium_airport
Category: International
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: Asia/Tehran
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

Monday N/A

Tuesday N/A

Wednesday N/A

Thursday N/A

Friday N/A

Saturday N/A

Sunday N/A

Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
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: Not recorded
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
APIS Required: No
GAR Required: No
Remarks: International airport. Iran CAO customs. Visa on arrival for some nationalities. Sanctions affect crew nationalities accepted.

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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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Active NOTAMs

A2008/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

GUN LIGHT U/S.

2026-09-08 07:04 UTC 2026-11-11 20:30 UTC

A2376/26

caution

Approach lighting out

PAPI RWY 30 U/S AND SUBSEQUENTLY REQUIRED FLTCK

2026-10-21 08:25 UTC 2027-01-19 23:59 UTC

A2146/26

caution

Obstacle erected

A LGTD MAST ERECTED WITH FLW SPECIFICATION: COORD: 3120331N 0484428E HGT: 182 FT AGL

2026-09-26 05:24 UTC 2026-11-11 20:30 UTC

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Nearby Airports

OIAI Shahid Asiyaee Airport 48 NM OIAJ Omidiyeh Airport 50 NM OIAM Mahshahr Airport 51 NM OIAG Aghajari Airport 59 NM OIAA Abadan Airport 64 NM OIAD Dezful Airport 68 NM ORMM Basrah Intl 74 NM OICD Abdanan Airport 116 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently 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). Permit details for Iran, Islamic Republic of
Does OIAW require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport.
Where is OIAW located?: Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport (OIAW) is located in Ahvaz, Iran, Islamic Republic of.
What is the IATA code for OIAW?: The IATA code for Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport is AWZ.
How long is the runway at OIAW?: The main runway at Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport (12/30) measures 3398x45m.
Is OIAW a port of entry?: Yes, Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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