Nojeh Air Base (OIHS)
Medium airport · Amirabad, Hamadan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Nojeh Air Base |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIHS |
| IATA | NUJ |
| Elevation | 5,609 ft (1710 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°12'42" E 48°39'12" 35.21160, 48.65340 |
| Location | Amirabad, Hamadan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 12,915 ft (3936 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 14,300 ft (4359 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nojeh Air Base at a glance
Nojeh Air Base is a medium airport in Amirabad, Hamadan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as NUJ. The field elevation of 5,609 ft (1710 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIHS are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 13R/31L — offers 14,300 ft (4359 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIHS 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 Nojeh Air Base
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamadan Airport | OIHH | 39 km (21 NM) |
| Sanandaj Airport | OICS | 149 km (80 NM) |
| Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport | OICC | 167 km (90 NM) |
| Qazvin Airport | OIIK | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Zanjan Airport | OITZ | 176 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nojeh Air Base
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,609 ft field elevation of Nojeh Air Base 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 Nojeh Air Base
What is the ICAO code of Nojeh Air Base?
The ICAO identifier of Nojeh Air Base is OIHS, and its IATA code is NUJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nojeh Air Base above sea level?
Nojeh Air Base sits at an elevation of 5,609 feet (1710 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nojeh Air Base located?
The airport lies at 35.2116, 48.6534 — in Amirabad, Hamadan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hamadan Airport, about 39 km away.
Does OIHS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIHS 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 Nojeh Air Base?
Nojeh Air Base has 2 runways. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 14,300 ft (4359 m) with a ASP surface.