Kish International Airport (OIBK)
Large airport · Kish Island, Hormozgan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Kish International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIBK |
| IATA | KIH |
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°31'32" E 53°58'50" 26.52543, 53.98046 |
| Location | Kish Island, Hormozgan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09R/27L | 12,004 ft (3659 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kish International Airport at a glance
Kish International Airport is a large airport in Kish Island, Hormozgan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as KIH. The field elevation of 101 ft (31 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIBK 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, 09R/27L, offers 12,004 ft (3659 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09R points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIBK 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 Kish International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lavan Airport | OIBV | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Bandar Lengeh International Airport | OIBL | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Siri Airport | OIBS | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Lamerd Airport | OISR | 123 km (66 NM) |
| Abu Musa Island Airport | OIBA | 127 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kish International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 101 ft field elevation of Kish International 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 Kish International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kish International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kish International Airport is OIBK, and its IATA code is KIH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kish International Airport above sea level?
Kish International Airport sits at an elevation of 101 feet (31 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kish International Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.5254, 53.9805 — in Kish Island, Hormozgan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lavan Airport, about 70 km away.
Does OIBK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIBK 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 Kish International Airport?
Kish International Airport has one runway. The longest, 09R/27L, measures 12,004 ft (3659 m) with a ASP surface.