Sanandaj Airport (OICS)
Medium airport · Kurdistan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Sanandaj Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OICS |
| IATA | SDG |
| Elevation | 4,522 ft (1378 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°14'45" E 47°0'33" 35.24590, 47.00920 |
| Location | Kurdistan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 8,660 ft (2640 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sanandaj Airport at a glance
Sanandaj Airport is a medium airport in Kurdistan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as SDG. The field elevation of 4,522 ft (1378 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OICS 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, 01/19, offers 8,660 ft (2640 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OICS 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 Sanandaj 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 | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Hamadan Airport | OIHH | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Nojeh Air Base | OIHS | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Jalal Talabani International Airport | ORSJ | 157 km (85 NM) |
| Ilam Airport | OICI | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sanandaj Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,522 ft field elevation of Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sanandaj Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sanandaj Airport is OICS, and its IATA code is SDG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sanandaj Airport above sea level?
Sanandaj Airport sits at an elevation of 4,522 feet (1378 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sanandaj Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.2459, 47.0092 — in Kurdistan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport, about 101 km away.
Does OICS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OICS 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 Sanandaj Airport?
Sanandaj Airport has one runway. The longest, 01/19, measures 8,660 ft (2640 m) with a ASP surface.