Siri Airport (OIBS)
Medium airport · Siri, Hormozgan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Siri Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIBS |
| IATA | SXI |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 25°54'32" E 54°32'22" 25.90890, 54.53940 |
| Location | Siri, Hormozgan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 8,345 ft (2544 m) | 175 ft | ASP | No |
Siri Airport at a glance
Siri Airport is a medium airport in Siri, Hormozgan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as SXI. The field elevation of 43 ft (13 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIBS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 12/30, offers 8,345 ft (2544 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIBS 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 Siri Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Musa Island Airport | OIBA | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Bandar Lengeh International Airport | OIBL | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Kish International Airport | OIBK | 88 km (48 NM) |
| Dubai International Airport | OMDB | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Sharjah International Airport | OMSJ | 117 km (63 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Siri Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 43 ft field elevation of Siri 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 Siri Airport
What is the ICAO code of Siri Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Siri Airport is OIBS, and its IATA code is SXI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Siri Airport above sea level?
Siri Airport sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Siri Airport located?
The airport lies at 25.9089, 54.5394 — in Siri, Hormozgan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Abu Musa Island Airport, about 50 km away.
Does OIBS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIBS 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 Siri Airport?
Siri Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 8,345 ft (2544 m) with a ASP surface.