Airport Overview
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) serves as Iran's primary international airport, it connects Tehran to destinations across Asia, Europe, and Africa, facilitating global travel and trade. Acting as a significant cargo hub and contributing to Iran's logistics and trade activities.
The airport complex is located about 45km to the south of Tehran, on the Tehran-Qom Highway, near Shahre-e-Rey. The passenger terminal building has a floor space of 78,357m2 and is a three level structure with a basement, departure and arrival halls at the ground level as well as mezzanine arrivals floor.
Imam Khomeini Airport is accessible from Tehran by car, taxi and bus via the Tehran-Qom Freeway. An airport access road connects the freeway to the airport terminal, continuing to serve Robat-Karim city via an interchange with Saidi Highway. An extension to the southern part of Line 1 of Tehran Metro for IKA airport is currently active (effective from 2018). There is also planning to have Line 3 of the Tehran Metro to reach its southern terminus at IKA in future.
In case of any emergency or in case of any requirements for UNHAS planes it will be possible based on permission of Ministry of Foreign Affair (MFA). TDMO (Tehran Disaster Mitigation & Management Organization) is the governmental focal point for arrangements of emergency flights to Iran via MFA.
Airport website: https://www.ikac.ir/en
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Airport Location and Contact |
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Country |
Iran |
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Province or District |
Tehran |
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Nearest Town or City |
Tehran |
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Airport’s Complete Name |
Imam Khomeini International Airport |
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Latitude |
35 24 58 N |
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Longitude |
51 09 08 E |
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Elevation (ft and m) |
Runaway elevation 3305 ft |
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IATA Code |
IKA |
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ICAO Code |
OIIE |
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Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Iran Airport Company (IAC) |
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Management Contact Person |
+9821 88771062 |
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Open: Day only or 24 hrs |
24 hrs |
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Number of Runways (including length and width) |
RWY1 4,198mx45m RWY2 4,294mx45m |
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Number of helipads, including dimensions |
Example: 2xHLS 50x50m |
Airport Picture
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Airport plan
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Arrival Passenger Legend
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Departure Passenger Legend
Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Transit Plan
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
For more information on airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Iran Airport Companies Contact List
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
YES |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
YES |
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Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
YES |
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Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
YES |
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Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
YES |
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Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
YES |
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Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
YES |
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Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
YES |
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Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
YES |
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Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
YES |
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Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
YES |
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NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
YES |
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ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
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Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Antonov 100-124 (it is possible to offload of 120 mt) |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
N/A |
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Storage Area (m3 and mt) |
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Handling Equipment |
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Elevators / Hi Loaders |
YES |
Max Capacity (mt) |
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Max Height (m) |
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Loading Ramps |
YES |
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Other Comments |
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Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in Iran, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
There are all types of equipment in IKA storages. The capacity is 30,000 mt per day for loading and offloading.
Airfield Costs
NAVIGATION CHARGES
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Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
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Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
0.00406 U.S Dollar per 1000 kg for each km |
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Landing USD - $ |
6 USD per 1000 kg |
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Night Landing USD - $ |
6 USD per 1000 kg and 60 USD for lighting services |
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Night Take-Off USD - $ |
6 USD per 1000 kg and 60 USD for lighting services |
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Parking |
First 24 h free, after 24 h to 1 week, 3.2 USD per 1000 Kg for each day |
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Handling Charges |
(Airport service charge): 100 USD for each passenger flight |
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FUEL SERVICES CHARGES
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
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Jet A-1 |
1.757 |
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Avgas |
Security
Security wise all airports of Iran are under control of Sepah (Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps) military forces and fully secured.
