Data source: OurAirports (2026-09-01 Snapshot) · Methodology & Verification →
Zahedan International Airport
Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province (Iran)
IATA: ZAH ICAO: OIZH
Longest Active Runway
14,042 ft
4,280 meters
Field Elevation
4,564 ft
1,391 m MSL
Runway Inventory
2 active
Lighted / Paved
Coordinates & Class
29.4757°, 60.9062°
LARGE AIRPORT
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Derived Aerodrome Insights Records & National Rankings
National Runway Rank
#5 in Iran
Among 75 commercial aerodromes
Global Runway Rank
#39 Worldwide
Top 0.5% percentile worldwide
Elevation Ranking
#427 MSL
Top 8.2% percentile
vs Large Airport Median
+40.4%
Compared to 10,000 ft baseline
💡 Statistical Conclusion: Zahedan International Airport's longest active runway measures 14,042 ft (4,280 m). It ranks as the #5 longest runway in Iran and #39 worldwide among indexed commercial aerodromes.
🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering
| Runway Designator | Length (ft / m) | Width (ft / m) | Surface Material | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17R/35L | 14,042 ft (4280m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
| 17L/35R | 14,042 ft (4280m) | 148 ft (45m) | Asphalt (ASP) | ✅ Lighted | ✅ Active |
🛡️ 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)