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Payam International Airport

IATA PYKICAO OIIP🇮🇷 Karaj
Coordinates
35.7761°N, 50.8267°E
Elevation
4,170 ft (1,271 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IR-30
Time zone
Tehran(UTC+03:30)
Magnetic variation
5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:32
Sunrise
05:02
Sunset
19:24
Civil dusk
19:54

About 14h 23m 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 Payam International Airport

Payam International Airport

Payam Airport is a public, international airport located in Karaj, 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Tehran, in Alborz Province of Iran. The airport was established in 1990, but was not opened officially until 1997. Payam Aviation Services Co. operates the airport as part of Payam Special Economic Zone. Payam Air previously operated an air mail hub at the airport.

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

Live weather

OIIP

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 / 3012,005 ft / 3,659 m197 ftAspLightedOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISINFO118.400 MHz
ATISATIS127.050 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airspace in this area(6)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TEHRAN TMAClass CTMA8500 ft MSLFL275
MEHRABAD CTRClass DCTRGND8500 ft MSL
PAYAM ATZClass GATZGND5500 ft MSL
TEHRAN FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
OIC 42 TEHRANSpecial useWarningGND6000 ft MSL
OIC 44 KARAJSpecial useWarningGND5000 ft MSL

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

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle328 ft3,953 ft
Obstacle328 ft3,957 ft
Obstacle328 ft3,950 ft
Obstacle328 ft3,953 ft
Obstacle302 ft4,104 ft
Obstacle302 ft4,140 ft
Obstacle302 ft4,121 ft
برج لادن230 ft4,045 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Payam International Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Payam International Airport?

The ICAO code for Payam International Airport is OIIP, and its IATA code is PYK.

Where is Payam International Airport located?

Payam International Airport is large airport located in Karaj, Iran, at an elevation of 4,170 ft (1,271 m).

How many runways does Payam International Airport have?

Payam International Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 12,005 ft / 3,659 m.

What time zone is Payam International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Payam International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Payam International Airport is approximately 5° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Payam International Airport?

The nearest airport to Payam International Airport is Naja Airport (OIIM), about 2.6 nm to the e, followed by Fath Airport and Military Runway.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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