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Mehrabad International Airport

IATA THRICAO OIII🇮🇷 Tehran
Coordinates
35.6892°N, 51.3144°E
Elevation
3,962 ft (1,208 m)
Type
Large airport
Region
IR-23
Time zone
Tehran(UTC+03:30)
Magnetic variation
5° E

Daylight today(Jul 14, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:31
Sunrise
05:00
Sunset
19:22
Civil dusk
19:52

About 14h 22m 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 Mehrabad International Airport

Mehrabad International Airport

Tehran Mehrabad International Airport – commonly known as Mehrabad Airport – is an airport located in the city of Tehran, the capital of Iran. Formerly serving as the city's primary airport for both domestic and international flights, it now primarily handles domestic traffic following the opening of Imam Khomeini International Airport for international flights in 2007. Despite this, Mehrabad remains the busiest airport in Iran by passenger volume and aircraft movements.

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

Live weather

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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 (3)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
11R / 29L▸ displaced13,258 ft / 4,041 m197 ftAspLightedOpen
11L / 29R▸ displaced13,087 ft / 3,989 m148 ftAspLightedOpen
09 / 271,554 ft / 474 m130 ftConUnlitClosed

Radio frequencies (4)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPAPP119.700 MHz
ATISATIS128.000 MHz
GNDGND121.700 MHz
TWRTWR118.100 MHz

Navaids(2)

Airlines & destinations

Nonstop destinations (37)

Route data from OpenFlights — historical and may be out of date.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

Airspace in this area(5)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TEHRAN TMAClass CTMA8500 ft MSLFL275
MEHRABAD CTRClass DCTRGND8500 ft MSL
MEHRABAD ATZClass GATZGND5500 ft MSL
TEHRAN FIRSpecial useFIRGNDFL999
OIR 3 TEHRAN (DOSHAN TAPPEH)Special useRestrictedGNDFL999

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
برج میلاد1,427 ft4,744 ft
برج بین الملی تهران531 ft4,606 ft
ساختمان شهید سلیمانی492 ft4,678 ft
برج پرچم ایران492 ft4,669 ft
Obstacle492 ft3,799 ft
برج دوقلوی مخابرات492 ft4,682 ft
آژانس دیجیتال مارکتینگ دکمه - فرزاد کفایی459 ft5,315 ft
بانک ملت394 ft3,934 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Mehrabad International Airport?

The ICAO code for Mehrabad International Airport is OIII, and its IATA code is THR.

Where is Mehrabad International Airport located?

Mehrabad International Airport is large airport located in Tehran, Iran, at an elevation of 3,962 ft (1,208 m).

How many runways does Mehrabad International Airport have?

Mehrabad International Airport has 3 runways, the longest being 13,258 ft / 4,041 m.

Which airlines fly to Mehrabad International Airport?

Airlines historically serving Mehrabad 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 Mehrabad International Airport?

Historical data lists 37 nonstop destinations from Mehrabad International Airport. Always check current schedules.

What time zone is Mehrabad International Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Mehrabad International Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Mehrabad 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 Mehrabad International Airport?

The nearest airport to Mehrabad International Airport is Tehran West Airport (IR-0012), about 5.2 nm to the nw, followed by Doshan Tappeh Air Base and Saberin Base Airstrip.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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