Imam Khomaini Intl

• ICAO: OIIE
• Name: Imam Khomaini Intl
• 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

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

• Tower: 118.700 MHz
• Ground: 121.600 MHz
• Operations: N/A
• Traffic/Approach: N/A
• ATIS: 127.200 MHz

• Open: N/A
• Close: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: No
• Remarks: N/A

• 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

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: Iran CAO; overflight@cao.ir
• Remarks: N/A

• 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 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.

• Port of Entry: Yes
• GENDEC 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.

• 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.

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.

• 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

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