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Imam Khomaini International Airport (OIIE/IKA) — Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

At a glance

Port of entry: Yes
Fuel: Jet A-1
Tower: 118.7
Runways: 11L/29R, 11R/29L
Elevation: 3,305 ft

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Runways 4/4

Frequencies 3/4

Operations 0/2

Fuel 1/1

Contacts 1/2

Additional Info 8/10

Data last updated: 2026-09-10

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Basic Airport Information

ICAO: OIIE
Name: Imam Khomaini International Airport
Type: large_airport
Category: International
Latitude: 35.4161
Longitude: 51.152199
Elevation: 3305 ft
Country: Iran, Islamic Republic of
Municipality: Tehran
IATA Code: IKA
FAA Code: N/A
FIR: N/A
Timezone: Asia/Tehran
Distance from City: 37.2 km
VFR: Yes
IFR: Yes

Runways

Runway 11L/29R

Designation: 11L/29R
Dimensions: 13772 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: YES
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT I (29R), RNAV (GNSS), VOR/DME
Remarks: N/A

Runway 11R/29L

Designation: 11R/29L
Dimensions: 13940 X 148
Surface: ASP
PCN: N/A
Lighting: NULL
NAVAIDs: VOR-DME
Approach Types: ILS CAT II (29L), ILS CAT I (11R), RNAV (GNSS)
Remarks: N/A

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Frequencies

Tower: 118.700 MHz
Ground: 121.600 MHz
Operations: N/A
Traffic/Approach: N/A
ATIS: 127.200 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: http://www.ikia.ir/
Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

Slot Required: Not recorded
PPR Required: Yes
PPR Contact: Iran CAO; [email protected]
Remarks: N/A

Fees

Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approx USD 8-25 per tonne
Parking Fee: Approx USD 4-12 per tonne per day
Handling Mandatory: Yes
Currency: USD
Remarks: Imam Khomeini International (Tehran). Fees often invoiced in USD for foreign operators. Handlers: IKIA Ground Handling, Iran Air Handling.

Fuel Information

Fuel Type: Jet A-1
Price/L: N/A
Last Updated: 2026-02-18
Remarks: Low domestic fuel costs. Sanctions may affect payment methods. Cash payment sometimes required for foreign carriers.

Immigration

Port of Entry: Yes
APIS Required: Yes
GAR Required: No
Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa on arrival for many nationalities. US/UK/Canadian passport holders require pre-arranged visa. Crew visa may be required.

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Restrictions

Curfew Start: N/A
Curfew End: N/A
Noise Chapter Min: 3
Remarks: No curfew. Check sanctions-related restrictions before operating. Dual airport system with Mehrabad (OIII) for domestic.

Alternates

OIII

ICAO: OIII
Name: Mehrabad Intl
Distance (NM): 18.2
Has IFR: Yes
Port of Entry: Yes
Immigration Remarks: International airports are ports of entry. Visa on arrival available for some nationalities. Crew must have valid Iranian visas unless exempt. Sanctions may affect crew nationalities accepted.

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

A1994/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

DUE TO OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, SLOT ALLOCATION IS RESTRICTED AS FOLLOWS: - DEP SLOT ONLY: 0030-0330, - ARR SLOT ONLY:0930-1130.

2026-09-07 08:52 UTC 2026-12-06 20:30 UTC

A1952/26

warning

Aerodrome restriction

TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALLOCATED SLOTS AT OIIE, CHANGES TO FILED FLIGHT PLANS SHALL BE MADE ONLY BY SUBMITTING A NEW FLIGHT PLAN (FPL). ACCORDINGLY, DLA (DELAY) AND CHG (CHANGE) MESSAGES FOR ALL IFR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE FLIGHTS TO/FROM OIIE ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

2026-08-31 05:04 UTC 2026-11-29 20:30 UTC

A2377/26

caution

Approach lighting out

PAPI RWY 29R U/S AND SUBSEQUENTLY REQUIRED FLTCK

2026-10-21 08:26 UTC 2027-01-19 23:59 UTC

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Nearby Airports

OI19 Firuzabad Air Base 19 NM OIII Mehrabad International Airport 18 NM OIID Doshan Tappeh Air Base 23 NM OIIM Naja Airport 25 NM OIIP Payam Karaj International Airport 27 NM OIIC Kushke Nosrat Airport 31 NM OIIB Eyvanekey Aflak-e-Asia Airport 41 NM OIIA Qazvin Azadi Airport 47 NM

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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tower frequency at OIIE?: The tower frequency at Imam Khomaini International Airport is 118.7 MHz.
What fuel is available at OIIE?: Imam Khomaini International Airport offers Jet A-1.
Does OIIE require landing permits?: Yes, landing permits are required for Imam Khomaini International Airport (Iran, Islamic Republic of). Permit details for Iran, Islamic Republic of
Does OIIE require slots or PPR?: PPR is required at Imam Khomaini International Airport.
Where is OIIE located?: Imam Khomaini International Airport (OIIE) is located in Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of.
What is the IATA code for OIIE?: The IATA code for Imam Khomaini International Airport is IKA.
Does OIIE have an ILS approach?: Yes, Imam Khomaini International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runways 11L/29R, 11R/29L.
Is OIIE a port of entry?: Yes, Imam Khomaini International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.

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