Jiroft Airport (OIKJ)
Medium airport · Jiroft, Kerman Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Jiroft Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIKJ |
| IATA | JYR |
| Elevation | 2,663 ft (812 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 28°43'25" E 57°40'30" 28.72352, 57.67504 |
| Location | Jiroft, Kerman Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 7,236 ft (2206 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Jiroft Airport at a glance
Jiroft Airport is a medium airport in Jiroft, Kerman Province, Iran, known to airline systems as JYR. The field elevation of 2,663 ft (812 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIKJ 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, 13/31, offers 7,236 ft (2206 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIKJ 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 Jiroft Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bam Airport | OIKM | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport | OIKK | 186 km (100 NM) |
| Bandar Abbas International Airport | OIKB | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Sirjan Airport | OIKY | 215 km (116 NM) |
| Oghab 44 Airbase | IR-0161 | 224 km (121 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Jiroft Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,663 ft field elevation of Jiroft 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 Jiroft Airport
What is the ICAO code of Jiroft Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Jiroft Airport is OIKJ, and its IATA code is JYR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Jiroft Airport above sea level?
Jiroft Airport sits at an elevation of 2,663 feet (812 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Jiroft Airport located?
The airport lies at 28.7235, 57.6750 — in Jiroft, Kerman Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bam Airport, about 85 km away.
Does OIKJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIKJ 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 Jiroft Airport?
Jiroft Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 7,236 ft (2206 m) with a ASP surface.