Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Qasem Soleimani International Airport
Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province (Iran)
IATA: AWZ ICAO: OIAW
Longest Active Runway
11,149 ft
3,398 meters
Field Elevation
66 ft
20 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
31.3364°, 48.7638°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#24 in Iran
Among 75 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#555 Worldwide
Top 7.3% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#5649 MSL
Top 77.5% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+11.5%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Qasem Soleimani International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,149 ft (3,398 m). It ranks as the #24 longest runway in Iran and #555 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 11,149 ft (3398m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)
Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.
| Aerodrome Name | IATA | Distance | Longest Runway | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (Abadan) | ABD | 64.3 NM (119.1 km) | 10,169 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Basra International Airport (Basra) | BSR | 73.8 NM (136.7 km) | 13,124 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Protocol: SHA-256 Checksum Verified
Spatial Model: Haversine Geodesic (R=3,440 NM)