Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Kish International Airport
Kish Island, Hormozgan Province (Iran)
IATA: KIH ICAO: OIBK
Longest Active Runway
12,004 ft
3,659 meters
Field Elevation
101 ft
31 m MSL
Runway Inventory
1 active
1 closed, Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
26.5254°, 53.9805°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#20 in Iran
Among 75 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#289 Worldwide
Top 3.8% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#5228 MSL
Top 71.8% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+20%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Kish International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,004 ft (3,659 m). It ranks as the #20 longest runway in Iran and #289 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09R/27L | 12,004 ft (3659m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 09L/27R | 12,004 ft (3659m) | 215 ft (66m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ❌ Unlighted | ⛔ Closed |
🛡️ 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)