Ilam Airport (OICI)
Medium airport · Ilam, Iiam Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Ilam Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OICI |
| IATA | IIL |
| Elevation | 4,404 ft (1342 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°35'12" E 46°24'17" 33.58660, 46.40480 |
| Location | Ilam, Iiam Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 9,183 ft (2799 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ilam Airport at a glance
Ilam Airport is a medium airport in Ilam, Iiam Province, Iran, known to airline systems as IIL. The field elevation of 4,404 ft (1342 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OICI 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, 14/32, offers 9,183 ft (2799 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OICI 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 Ilam Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport | OICC | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Ubaydah Bin Al Jarrah Airport | ORUB | 137 km (74 NM) |
| Kut Al Hayy East Air Base | IQ-0030 | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Khoram Abad Airport | OICK | 175 km (95 NM) |
| Rasheed Air Base | IQ-0039 | 181 km (98 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ilam Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,404 ft field elevation of Ilam 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 Ilam Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ilam Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ilam Airport is OICI, and its IATA code is IIL. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ilam Airport above sea level?
Ilam Airport sits at an elevation of 4,404 feet (1342 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ilam Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.5866, 46.4048 — in Ilam, Iiam Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport, about 109 km away.
Does OICI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OICI 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 Ilam Airport?
Ilam Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 9,183 ft (2799 m) with a ASP surface.