Rafsanjan Airport (OIKR)
Medium airport · Rafsanjan, Kerman Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Rafsanjan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIKR |
| IATA | RJN |
| Elevation | 5,298 ft (1615 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 30°17'54" E 56°2'56" 30.29835, 56.04898 |
| Location | Rafsanjan, Kerman Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 9,814 ft (2991 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Rafsanjan Airport at a glance
Rafsanjan Airport is a medium airport in Rafsanjan, Kerman Province, Iran, known to airline systems as RJN. The field elevation of 5,298 ft (1615 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIKR 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, 11/29, offers 9,814 ft (2991 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 11 points roughly 110° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIKR 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 Rafsanjan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport | OIKK | 87 km (47 NM) |
| Sirjan Airport | OIKY | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Jiroft Airport | OIKJ | 235 km (127 NM) |
| Shahid Sadooghi Airport | OIYY | 246 km (133 NM) |
| Oghab 44 Airbase | IR-0161 | 255 km (138 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rafsanjan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,298 ft field elevation of Rafsanjan 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 Rafsanjan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rafsanjan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rafsanjan Airport is OIKR, and its IATA code is RJN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rafsanjan Airport above sea level?
Rafsanjan Airport sits at an elevation of 5,298 feet (1615 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rafsanjan Airport located?
The airport lies at 30.2983, 56.0490 — in Rafsanjan, Kerman Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport, about 87 km away.
Does OIKR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIKR 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 Rafsanjan Airport?
Rafsanjan Airport has one runway. The longest, 11/29, measures 9,814 ft (2991 m) with a ASP surface.