Qazvin Airport (OIIK)
Medium airport · Qazvin, Qazvin Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Qazvin Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIIK |
| IATA | GZW |
| Elevation | 4,184 ft (1275 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°14'24" E 50°2'50" 36.24010, 50.04710 |
| Location | Qazvin, Qazvin Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 3,670 ft (1119 m) | 131 ft | ASP | No |
Qazvin Airport at a glance
Qazvin Airport is a medium airport in Qazvin, Qazvin Province, Iran, known to airline systems as GZW. The field elevation of 4,184 ft (1275 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIIK 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, 10/28, offers 3,670 ft (1119 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIIK 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 Qazvin Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Payam International Airport | OIIP | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Ramsar Airport | OINR | 94 km (51 NM) |
| Sardar-e-Jangal Airport | OIGG | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Mehrabad International Airport | OIII | 129 km (70 NM) |
| Nowshahr Airport | OINN | 135 km (73 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Qazvin Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,184 ft field elevation of Qazvin 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 Qazvin Airport
What is the ICAO code of Qazvin Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Qazvin Airport is OIIK, and its IATA code is GZW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Qazvin Airport above sea level?
Qazvin Airport sits at an elevation of 4,184 feet (1275 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Qazvin Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.2401, 50.0471 — in Qazvin, Qazvin Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Payam International Airport, about 87 km away.
Does OIIK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIIK 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 Qazvin Airport?
Qazvin Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 3,670 ft (1119 m) with a ASP surface.