Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport (OICC)
Medium airport · Kermanshah, Kermanshah Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OICC |
| IATA | KSH |
| Elevation | 4,307 ft (1313 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°20'45" E 47°9'29" 34.34590, 47.15810 |
| Location | Kermanshah, Kermanshah Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11L/29R | 9,656 ft (2943 m) | 98 ft | ASPH | No |
| 11R/29L | 11,213 ft (3418 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport at a glance
Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport is a medium airport in Kermanshah, Kermanshah Province, Iran, known to airline systems as KSH. The field elevation of 4,307 ft (1313 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OICC are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 11R/29L — offers 11,213 ft (3418 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11R points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OICC 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 Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sanandaj Airport | OICS | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Ilam Airport | OICI | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Hamadan Airport | OIHH | 141 km (76 NM) |
| Khoram Abad Airport | OICK | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Nojeh Air Base | OIHS | 167 km (90 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,307 ft field elevation of Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani 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 Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport
What is the ICAO code of Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport is OICC, and its IATA code is KSH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport above sea level?
Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport sits at an elevation of 4,307 feet (1313 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.3459, 47.1581 — in Kermanshah, Kermanshah Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sanandaj Airport, about 101 km away.
Does OICC publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OICC 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 Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport?
Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 11R/29L, measures 11,213 ft (3418 m) with a ASP surface.