Payam Karaj International Airport (OIIP/PYK) — Karaj, Iran, Islamic Republic of

• ICAO: OIIP
• Name: Payam Karaj International Airport
• Type: medium_airport
• Category: International
• Latitude: 35.7761
• Longitude: 50.826698
• Elevation: 4170 ft
• Country: Iran, Islamic Republic of
• Municipality: Karaj
• IATA Code: PYK
• FAA Code: N/A
• FIR: OIIX
• Timezone: Asia/Tehran
• Distance from City: 13.0 km
• VFR: Yes
• IFR: Yes

Runway 12/30

• Designation: 12/30
• Dimensions: 12005 X 197
• Surface: N/A
• PCN: N/A
• Lighting: N/A
• NAVAIDs: N/A
• Approach Types: N/A
• Remarks: Precision approach markings. Overrun 50m RWY12, 32m RWY30. Width confirmed 60m (197ft) per OurAirports and official Iranian source (iranairems.com). Apron: 128,000 sqm, 9 stands.

• Tower: 118.400 MHz
• Ground: 121.650 MHz
• Operations: 118.400 MHz
• Traffic/Approach: 121.650 MHz
• ATIS: 127.050 MHz

• AIS Tel: +98 2633266018
• ARO Tel: N/A
• MET Tel: N/A
• Admin Tel: +98 2633266011
• Health Tel: N/A
• Police Tel: N/A
• Authorities Tel: N/A
• Website: https://www.payamaviation.ir/
• Remarks: Admin lines: +98 2633266001 to 15. Operator: Payam Aviation Service Co.

• Slot Required: No
• PPR Required: Yes
• PPR Contact: Payam Aviation Services Co. Website: pasc.ir
• Remarks: 24h PPR required for all flights, minimum 72h before EOBT. AOE cargo only.

• Open: 04:00
• Close: 12:30
• Phone: N/A
• Extra Hours On Request: Yes
• Remarks: Available O/R outside operating hours. AOE cargo only. Not a designated airport of entry.

• Landing Fee: N/A
• Parking Fee: N/A
• Handling Mandatory: Yes
• Currency: IRR
• Remarks: Handling mandatory. Air nav charges: 0.004 USD/ton/km flown over Iran, minimum 100 USD per flight. Permits free of charge via authorized agents with pre-deposited accounts.

• Fuel Type: JET A-1 only (confirmed by AcuKwik: 'JET ONLY')
• Price/L: N/A
• Last Updated: 2026-04-02
• Remarks: 2 fuel trucks, 20,000L capacity, 60L/sec flow rate. No limitation. JET only — no avgas available.

• Port of Entry: No
• GENDEC Required: No
• GAR Required: No
• Remarks: Not a port of entry. Customs/immigration by arrangement only.

• Curfew Start: N/A
• Curfew End: N/A
• Noise Chapter Min: N/A
• Remarks: Primarily cargo airport. Passenger services limited. ARFF Cat 7.

OIIM

• ICAO: OIIM
• Name: Naja Airport
• Distance (NM): 2.6
• Has IFR: No
• Port of Entry: No
• Immigration Remarks: N/A

OIII

• ICAO: OIII
• Name: Mehrabad Intl
• Distance (NM): 24.3
• 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.

OIIE

• ICAO: OIIE
• Name: Imam Khomaini Intl
• Distance (NM): 26.8
• Has IFR: Yes
• Port of Entry: Yes
• Immigration Remarks: Full CIQ. Visa on arrival for many nationalities. US/UK/Canadian passport holders require pre-arranged visa. Crew visa may be required.

• 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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