Khark Airport (OIBQ)
Medium airport · Khark, Bushehr Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Khark Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIBQ |
| IATA | KHK |
| Elevation | 17 ft (5 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°15'38" E 50°19'20" 29.26050, 50.32219 |
| Location | Khark, Bushehr Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 5,922 ft (1805 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Khark Airport at a glance
Khark Airport is a medium airport in Khark, Bushehr Province, Iran, known to airline systems as KHK. The field elevation of 17 ft (5 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIBQ 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, 14/32, offers 5,922 ft (1805 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIBQ 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 Khark Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bushehr Airport | OIBB | 61 km (33 NM) |
| Gachsaran Airport | OIAH | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Aghajari Airport | OIAG | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Mahshahr Airport | OIAM | 183 km (99 NM) |
| Yasuj Airport | OISY | 199 km (107 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Khark Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 17 ft field elevation of Khark 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 Khark Airport
What is the ICAO code of Khark Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Khark Airport is OIBQ, and its IATA code is KHK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Khark Airport above sea level?
Khark Airport sits at an elevation of 17 feet (5 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Khark Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.2605, 50.3222 — in Khark, Bushehr Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bushehr Airport, about 61 km away.
Does OIBQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIBQ 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 Khark Airport?
Khark Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,922 ft (1805 m) with a ASP surface.