Gachsaran Airport (OIAH)
Medium airport · Gachsaran, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Gachsaran Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIAH |
| IATA | GCH |
| Elevation | 2,414 ft (736 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°20'2" E 50°50'2" 30.33387, 50.83380 |
| Location | Gachsaran, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 6,070 ft (1850 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Gachsaran Airport at a glance
Gachsaran Airport is a medium airport in Gachsaran, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran, known to airline systems as GCH. The field elevation of 2,414 ft (736 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIAH are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 6,070 ft (1850 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIAH 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 Gachsaran Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yasuj Airport | OISY | 79 km (43 NM) |
| Aghajari Airport | OIAG | 120 km (65 NM) |
| Khark Airport | OIBQ | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Bushehr Airport | OIBB | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Mahshahr Airport | OIAM | 163 km (88 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gachsaran Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,414 ft field elevation of Gachsaran 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 Gachsaran Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gachsaran Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gachsaran Airport is OIAH, and its IATA code is GCH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gachsaran Airport above sea level?
Gachsaran Airport sits at an elevation of 2,414 feet (736 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gachsaran Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.3339, 50.8338 — in Gachsaran, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Yasuj Airport, about 79 km away.
Does OIAH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIAH 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 Gachsaran Airport?
Gachsaran Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,070 ft (1850 m) with a ASP surface.