Kashan Airport (OIFK)
Medium airport · Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Kashan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIFK |
| IATA | KKS |
| Elevation | 3,465 ft (1056 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°53'43" E 51°34'37" 33.89530, 51.57700 |
| Location | Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 8,845 ft (2696 m) | 145 ft | ASP | No |
Kashan Airport at a glance
Kashan Airport is a medium airport in Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as KKS. The field elevation of 3,465 ft (1056 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIFK 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, 11/29, offers 8,845 ft (2696 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIFK 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 Kashan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport | OIFM | 130 km (70 NM) |
| Badr Air Base | OIFP | 142 km (77 NM) |
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | OIIE | 174 km (94 NM) |
| Shahrekord Airport | OIFS | 190 km (103 NM) |
| Mehrabad International Airport | OIII | 201 km (109 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kashan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,465 ft field elevation of Kashan 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 Kashan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kashan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kashan Airport is OIFK, and its IATA code is KKS. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kashan Airport above sea level?
Kashan Airport sits at an elevation of 3,465 feet (1056 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kashan Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.8953, 51.5770 — in Kashan, Isfahan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport, about 130 km away.
Does OIFK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIFK 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 Kashan Airport?
Kashan Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 8,845 ft (2696 m) with a ASP surface.