Mahshahr Airport (OIAM)
Medium airport · Mahshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Mahshahr Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIAM |
| IATA | MRX |
| Elevation | 8 ft (2 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°33'22" E 49°9'7" 30.55620, 49.15190 |
| Location | Mahshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,874 ft (2705 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mahshahr Airport at a glance
Mahshahr Airport is a medium airport in Mahshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as MRX. The field elevation of 8 ft (2 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIAM 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, 14/32, offers 8,874 ft (2705 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIAM 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 Mahshahr Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aghajari Airport | OIAG | 54 km (29 NM) |
| Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport | OIAA | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Qasem Soleimani International Airport | OIAW | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Basra International Airport | ORMM | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Shahid Asiyaee Airport | OIAI | 161 km (87 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mahshahr Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 8 ft field elevation of Mahshahr 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 Mahshahr Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mahshahr Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mahshahr Airport is OIAM, and its IATA code is MRX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mahshahr Airport above sea level?
Mahshahr Airport sits at an elevation of 8 feet (2 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mahshahr Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.5562, 49.1519 — in Mahshahr, Khuzestan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Aghajari Airport, about 54 km away.
Does OIAM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIAM 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 Mahshahr Airport?
Mahshahr Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 8,874 ft (2705 m) with a ASP surface.