Bushehr Airport (OIBB)
Medium airport · Bushehr, Bushehr Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Bushehr Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIBB |
| IATA | BUZ |
| Elevation | 68 ft (21 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°56'41" E 50°50'5" 28.94480, 50.83460 |
| Location | Bushehr, Bushehr Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 14,663 ft (4469 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 14,664 ft (4470 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bushehr Airport at a glance
Bushehr Airport is a medium airport in Bushehr, Bushehr Province, Iran, known to airline systems as BUZ. The field elevation of 68 ft (21 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIBB 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 — 13R/31L — offers 14,664 ft (4470 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIBB 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 Bushehr Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Khark Airport | OIBQ | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Gachsaran Airport | OIAH | 154 km (83 NM) |
| Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport | OISS | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Jam Airport | OIBJ | 194 km (105 NM) |
| Yasuj Airport | OISY | 207 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bushehr Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 68 ft field elevation of Bushehr 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 Bushehr Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bushehr Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bushehr Airport is OIBB, and its IATA code is BUZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bushehr Airport above sea level?
Bushehr Airport sits at an elevation of 68 feet (21 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bushehr Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.9448, 50.8346 — in Bushehr, Bushehr Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Khark Airport, about 61 km away.
Does OIBB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIBB 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 Bushehr Airport?
Bushehr Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 14,664 ft (4470 m) with a ASP surface.