Bam Airport (OIKM)
Medium airport · Bam, Kerman Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Bam Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIKM |
| IATA | BXR |
| Elevation | 3,231 ft (985 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°5'3" E 58°27'0" 29.08420, 58.45000 |
| Location | Bam, Kerman Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 11,107 ft (3385 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Bam Airport at a glance
Bam Airport is a medium airport in Bam, Kerman Province, Iran, known to airline systems as BXR. The field elevation of 3,231 ft (985 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIKM 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 11,107 ft (3385 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 OIKM 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 Bam Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jiroft Airport | OIKJ | 85 km (46 NM) |
| Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport | OIKK | 196 km (106 NM) |
| Zahedan International Airport | OIZH | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Rafsanjan Airport | OIKR | 268 km (145 NM) |
| Sirjan Airport | OIKY | 274 km (148 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bam Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,231 ft field elevation of Bam 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 Bam Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bam Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bam Airport is OIKM, and its IATA code is BXR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bam Airport above sea level?
Bam Airport sits at an elevation of 3,231 feet (985 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bam Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.0842, 58.4500 — in Bam, Kerman Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jiroft Airport, about 85 km away.
Does OIKM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIKM 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 Bam Airport?
Bam Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 11,107 ft (3385 m) with a ASP surface.