Bandar Lengeh International Airport (OIBL)
Medium airport · Bandar Lengeh, Hormozgan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Bandar Lengeh International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIBL |
| IATA | BDH |
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°31'56" E 54°49'29" 26.53228, 54.82484 |
| Location | Bandar Lengeh, Hormozgan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 8,203 ft (2500 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Bandar Lengeh International Airport at a glance
Bandar Lengeh International Airport is a medium airport in Bandar Lengeh, Hormozgan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as BDH. The field elevation of 67 ft (20 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIBL 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 8,203 ft (2500 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 OIBL 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 Bandar Lengeh International 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 | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Abu Musa Island Airport | OIBA | 76 km (41 NM) |
| Kish International Airport | OIBK | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Qeshm International Airport | OIKQ | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Lar Airport | OISL | 134 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bandar Lengeh International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 67 ft field elevation of Bandar Lengeh 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 Bandar Lengeh International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bandar Lengeh International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bandar Lengeh International Airport is OIBL, and its IATA code is BDH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bandar Lengeh International Airport above sea level?
Bandar Lengeh International Airport sits at an elevation of 67 feet (20 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bandar Lengeh International Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.5323, 54.8248 — in Bandar Lengeh, Hormozgan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Siri Airport, about 75 km away.
Does OIBL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIBL 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 Bandar Lengeh International Airport?
Bandar Lengeh International Airport has one runway. The longest, 08/26, measures 8,203 ft (2500 m) with a ASP surface.