Imam Khomeini International Airport
Tehran, Tehran Province (Iran)
IATA: IKA ICAO: OIIE
Longest Active Runway
13,772 ft
4,198 meters
Field Elevation
3,305 ft
1,007 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
35.4161°, 51.1522°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Facts, National & Global Rankings
National Runway Rank
#7 in Iran
Out of 75 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#54 Worldwide
Top 0.7% percentile
Elevation Ranking
#764 MSL
Top 12.6% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+37.7%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Database Insight: Imam Khomeini International Airport's longest active runway measures 13,772 ft (4,198 m). It ranks as the #7 longest runway in Iran and #54 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L/29R | 13,772 ft (4198m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 11R/29L | 13,425 ft (4092m) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mehrabad International Airport (Tehran) | THR | 18.2 NM (33.7 km) | 13,258 ft | ✅ Lighted |
| Payam International Airport (Karaj) | PYK | 26.8 NM (49.6 km) | 12,005 ft | ✅ Lighted |
🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata
Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database
Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01
Verification Method: SHA-256 Checksum Lock
Calculation Model: Haversine Great-Circle
Machine-readable endpoint:
GET /api/airport/ika.json ↗