Dezful Airport (OIAD)
Medium airport · Dezful, Khuzestan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Dezful Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIAD |
| IATA | DEF |
| Elevation | 474 ft (144 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°26'4" E 48°23'51" 32.43440, 48.39760 |
| Location | Dezful, Khuzestan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 11,729 ft (3575 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 12,641 ft (3853 m) | 115 ft | ASP | Yes |
Dezful Airport at a glance
Dezful Airport is a medium airport in Dezful, Khuzestan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as DEF. The field elevation of 474 ft (144 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIAD are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14R/32L — offers 12,641 ft (3853 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14R points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIAD shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Dezful Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shahid Asiyaee Airport | OIAI | 95 km (51 NM) |
| Khoram Abad Airport | OICK | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Qasem Soleimani International Airport | OIAW | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Qalat Salih Air Base | IQ-0034 | 151 km (82 NM) |
| Kut Al Hayy East Air Base | IQ-0030 | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Dezful Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 474 ft field elevation of Dezful Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 64 airports and airfields we list for Iran — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Dezful Airport
What is the ICAO code of Dezful Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Dezful Airport is OIAD, and its IATA code is DEF. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Dezful Airport above sea level?
Dezful Airport sits at an elevation of 474 feet (144 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Dezful Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.4344, 48.3976 — in Dezful, Khuzestan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shahid Asiyaee Airport, about 95 km away.
Does OIAD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIAD appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Dezful Airport?
Dezful Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14R/32L, measures 12,641 ft (3853 m) with a ASP surface.