Qeshm International Airport (OIKQ)
Large airport · Qeshm(Dayrestan), Hormozgan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Qeshm International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIKQ |
| IATA | GSM |
| Elevation | 45 ft (14 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 26°45'17" E 55°54'8" 26.75464, 55.90235 |
| Location | Qeshm(Dayrestan), Hormozgan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 13,864 ft (4226 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Qeshm International Airport at a glance
Qeshm International Airport is a large airport in Qeshm(Dayrestan), Hormozgan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as GSM. The field elevation of 45 ft (14 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIKQ 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, 05/23, offers 13,864 ft (4226 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIKQ 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 Qeshm International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bandar Abbas International Airport | OIKB | 70 km (38 NM) |
| Khasab Airport | OOKB | 73 km (39 NM) |
| Bandar Lengeh International Airport | OIBL | 110 km (59 NM) |
| Ras Al Khaimah International Airport | OMRK | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Abu Musa Island Airport | OIBA | 131 km (71 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Qeshm International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 45 ft field elevation of Qeshm 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 Qeshm International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Qeshm International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Qeshm International Airport is OIKQ, and its IATA code is GSM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Qeshm International Airport above sea level?
Qeshm International Airport sits at an elevation of 45 feet (14 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Qeshm International Airport located?
The airport lies at 26.7546, 55.9024 — in Qeshm(Dayrestan), Hormozgan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bandar Abbas International Airport, about 70 km away.
Does OIKQ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIKQ 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 Qeshm International Airport?
Qeshm International Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 13,864 ft (4226 m) with a ASP surface.