Payam International Airport (OIIP)
Large airport · Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Payam International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIIP |
| IATA | PYK |
| Elevation | 4,170 ft (1271 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°46'34" E 50°49'36" 35.77610, 50.82670 |
| Location | Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 12,005 ft (3659 m) | 197 ft | ASP | Yes |
Payam International Airport at a glance
Payam International Airport is a large airport in Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran, known to airline systems as PYK. The field elevation of 4,170 ft (1271 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIIP 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, 12/30, offers 12,005 ft (3659 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIIP 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 Payam International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mehrabad International Airport | OIII | 45 km (24 NM) |
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | OIIE | 50 km (27 NM) |
| Qazvin Airport | OIIK | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Nowshahr Airport | OINN | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Ramsar Airport | OINR | 126 km (68 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Payam International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,170 ft field elevation of Payam International 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 Payam International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Payam International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Payam International Airport is OIIP, and its IATA code is PYK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Payam International Airport above sea level?
Payam International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,170 feet (1271 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Payam International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.7761, 50.8267 — in Karaj, Alborz Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Mehrabad International Airport, about 45 km away.
Does OIIP publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIIP 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 Payam International Airport?
Payam International Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 12,005 ft (3659 m) with a ASP surface.