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Qasem Soleimani International Airport

IATA AWZICAO OIAW🇮🇷 Ahvaz
Coordinates
31.3364°N, 48.7638°E
Elevation
66 ft (20 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IR-06
Time zone
Tehran(UTC+03:30)
Magnetic variation
4.1° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:53
Sunrise
05:21
Sunset
19:22
Civil dusk
19:49

About 14h 1m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Qasem Soleimani International Airport

Qasem Soleimani International Airport

Qasem Soleimani International Airport formerly known as Ahvaz International Airport is an airport serving the city of Ahvaz, Iran. It offers flights to domestic destinations as well as regional international destinations, such as Dubai, Kuwait City, Muscat, and Istanbul.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Live weather

OIAW

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
12 / 3011,149 ft / 3,398 m148 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (3)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
ATISATIS126.400 MHz
GND121.100 MHz
TWR120.850 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (13)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date. Check current schedules.

Airspace in this area(4)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
AHWAZ CTAClass DCTAFL175FL999
AHWAZ CTRClass DCTRGNDFL175
AHWAZ ATZClass GATZGND3500 ft MSL
TEHRAN FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Iran airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Qasem Soleimani International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Qasem Soleimani International Airport?

The ICAO code for Qasem Soleimani International Airport is OIAW, and its IATA code is AWZ.

Where is Qasem Soleimani International Airport located?

Qasem Soleimani International Airport is large airport located in Ahvaz, Iran, at an elevation of 66 ft (20 m).

How many runways does Qasem Soleimani International Airport have?

Qasem Soleimani International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 11,149 ft / 3,398 m.

Which airlines fly to Qasem Soleimani International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Qasem Soleimani International Airport include Air Bangladesh, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Airlines, Kish Air, Saudi Arabian Airlines (based on OpenFlights route data, which may be out of date).

How many destinations are served from Qasem Soleimani International Airport?

Historical data lists 13 nonstop destinations from Qasem Soleimani International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Qasem Soleimani International Airport in?

Qasem Soleimani International Airport is in the Asia/Tehran time zone (UTC+03:30).

What is the magnetic variation at Qasem Soleimani International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Qasem Soleimani International Airport is approximately 4.1° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Qasem Soleimani International Airport?

The nearest airport to Qasem Soleimani International Airport is ???...Ali-Akbar Airstrip (IR-0172), about 15 nm to the nnw, followed by Ella North Airport and Shadegan Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Qasem Soleimani International Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.