Persian Gulf International Airport (OIBP)
Medium airport · Khiyaroo, Bushehr Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Persian Gulf International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIBP |
| IATA | PGU |
| Elevation | 27 ft (8 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 27°22'47" E 52°44'16" 27.37960, 52.73770 |
| Location | Khiyaroo, Bushehr Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 13,115 ft (3997 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Persian Gulf International Airport at a glance
Persian Gulf International Airport is a medium airport in Khiyaroo, Bushehr Province, Iran, known to airline systems as PGU. The field elevation of 27 ft (8 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIBP 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, 13/31, offers 13,115 ft (3997 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIBP 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 Persian Gulf International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lamerd Airport | OISR | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Jam Airport | OIBJ | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Lavan Airport | OIBV | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Kish International Airport | OIBK | 156 km (84 NM) |
| Lar Airport | OISL | 166 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Persian Gulf International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 27 ft field elevation of Persian Gulf 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 Persian Gulf International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Persian Gulf International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Persian Gulf International Airport is OIBP, and its IATA code is PGU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Persian Gulf International Airport above sea level?
Persian Gulf International Airport sits at an elevation of 27 feet (8 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Persian Gulf International Airport located?
The airport lies at 27.3796, 52.7377 — in Khiyaroo, Bushehr Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Lamerd Airport, about 45 km away.
Does OIBP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIBP 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 Persian Gulf International Airport?
Persian Gulf International Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 13,115 ft (3997 m) with a ASP surface.