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Mehrabad International Airport (OIII/THR) — Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of
At a glance
- Port of entry
- Yes
- Fuel
- Jet A-1
- Tower
- 118.1
- Runways
- 11R/29L, 11L/29R, 11R/29L
- Community check
- 38 days ago
- Elevation
- 3,962 ft
Times in UTC. Reference only: verify with the AIP and NOTAMs.
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Section Breakdown
Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
8/10
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: OIII
- Name: Mehrabad International Airport
- Type: large_airport
- Category: International
- Latitude: 35.689201
- Longitude: 51.3134
- Elevation: 3962 ft
- Country: Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Municipality: Tehran
- IATA Code: THR
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Distance from City: 6.9 km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: Yes
Runways
Runway 11R/29L
- Designation: 11R/29L
- Dimensions: 1554 X 130
- Surface: CON
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: NULL
- NAVAIDs: TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 11L/29R
- Designation: 11L/29R
- Dimensions: 13098 X 148
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: ILS CAT II, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 11R/29L
- Designation: 11R/29L
- Dimensions: 13248 X 197
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: YES
- NAVAIDs: TACAN, VOR-DME
- Approach Types: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
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Frequencies
- Tower: 118.100 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz / 121.900 MHz MHz
- Operations: N/A
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 128.000 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 Civil Aviation Organization (CAO); coordinate through approved handling agent. Minimum 7 working days lead time. Sanctions compliance verification required.
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: Based on MTOW; approximately 591 IRR per kilogram
- Parking Fee: First 2 hours free; approximately 519 IRR per kilogram per hour thereafter
- Handling Mandatory: Yes
- Currency: IRR
- Remarks: Handling by Iran Air Handling or airport ground services. Landing and overflight permits required; apply via Iran CAO. International sanctions may affect service availability and payment processing.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A-1
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Jet A-1 available at major airports. Domestically produced fuel at competitive prices. Payment may be complicated by international sanctions. Confirm fuel availability and payment methods before arrival.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: Yes
- APIS Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- 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.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: N/A
- Curfew End: N/A
- Noise Chapter Min: N/A
- Remarks: No standard curfew at major airports. Airspace may have restrictions near sensitive areas. International sanctions affect flight planning and overflight permissions. Confirm all permits well in advance.
Alternates
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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).
Active NOTAMs
A2420/26
warning
Danger area
OID73 ACTIVATED, REF AIP PAGE ENR 5.1.3-7
2026-10-25 09:23 UTC
2026-11-05 19:30 UTC
A2332/26
warning
Danger area
OID73 ACTIVATED, REF AIP PAGE ENR 5.1.3-7
2026-10-19 09:25 UTC
2026-10-29 19:30 UTC
A1991/26
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 08:25 UTC
2026-12-06 20:30 UTC
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Add a historical factFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at OIII?
- The tower frequency at Mehrabad International Airport is 118.1 MHz.
- What fuel is available at OIII?
- Mehrabad International Airport offers Jet A-1.
- Does OIII require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Mehrabad International Airport (Iran, Islamic Republic of). Permit details for Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Does OIII require slots or PPR?
- PPR is required at Mehrabad International Airport.
- Where is OIII located?
- Mehrabad International Airport (OIII) is located in Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of.
- What is the IATA code for OIII?
- The IATA code for Mehrabad International Airport is THR.
- Does OIII have an ILS approach?
- Yes, Mehrabad International Airport has ILS (Instrument Landing System) approaches on runway 11L/29R.
- Is OIII a port of entry?
- Yes, Mehrabad International Airport is a port of entry where international flights can clear customs and immigration.