Abu Musa Island Airport (OIBA)
Medium airport · Abu Musa, Hormozgan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Abu Musa Island Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIBA |
| IATA | AEU |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°52'33" E 55°1'59" 25.87570, 55.03300 |
| Location | Abu Musa, Hormozgan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,796 ft (2986 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Abu Musa Island Airport at a glance
Abu Musa Island Airport is a medium airport in Abu Musa, Hormozgan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as AEU. The field elevation of 23 ft (7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIBA 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, 08/26, offers 9,796 ft (2986 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 08 points roughly 80° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIBA 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 Abu Musa Island Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Siri Airport | OIBS | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Bandar Lengeh International Airport | OIBL | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Dubai International Airport | OMDB | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Sharjah International Airport | OMSJ | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | OMRK | 95 km (51 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Abu Musa Island Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 23 ft field elevation of Abu Musa Island 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 Abu Musa Island Airport
What is the ICAO code of Abu Musa Island Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Abu Musa Island Airport is OIBA, and its IATA code is AEU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Abu Musa Island Airport above sea level?
Abu Musa Island Airport sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Abu Musa Island Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.8757, 55.0330 — in Abu Musa, Hormozgan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Siri Airport, about 50 km away.
Does OIBA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIBA 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 Abu Musa Island Airport?
Abu Musa Island Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 9,796 ft (2986 m) with a ASP surface.