Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Tabriz International Airport
Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province (Iran)
IATA: TBZ ICAO: OITT
Longest Active Runway
11,825 ft
3,604 meters
Field Elevation
4,459 ft
1,359 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
38.1339°, 46.2350°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#21 in Iran
Among 75 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#340 Worldwide
Top 4.5% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#459 MSL
Top 8.6% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+18.2%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Tabriz International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,825 ft (3,604 m). It ranks as the #21 longest runway in Iran and #340 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 11,825 ft (3604m) | 148 ft (45m) | Concrete (CONC) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 12R/30L | 11,537 ft (3516m) | 98 ft (30m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ❌ Unlighted | ✅ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nakhchivan International Airport (Nakhchivan) | NAJ | 73.1 NM (135.4 km) | 10,826 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)