Sirjan Airport (OIKY)
Medium airport · Sirjan, Kerman Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Sirjan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIKY |
| IATA | SYJ |
| Elevation | 5,846 ft (1782 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°33'3" E 55°40'22" 29.55090, 55.67270 |
| Location | Sirjan, Kerman Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 12,356 ft (3766 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Sirjan Airport at a glance
Sirjan Airport is a medium airport in Sirjan, Kerman Province, Iran, known to airline systems as SYJ. The field elevation of 5,846 ft (1782 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIKY 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, 14/32, offers 12,356 ft (3766 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIKY 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 Sirjan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rafsanjan Airport | OIKR | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport | OIKK | 147 km (79 NM) |
| Oghab 44 Airbase | IR-0161 | 168 km (91 NM) |
| Fasa Airport | OISF | 203 km (110 NM) |
| Jiroft Airport | OIKJ | 215 km (116 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sirjan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,846 ft field elevation of Sirjan 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 Sirjan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sirjan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sirjan Airport is OIKY, and its IATA code is SYJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sirjan Airport above sea level?
Sirjan Airport sits at an elevation of 5,846 feet (1782 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sirjan Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.5509, 55.6727 — in Sirjan, Kerman Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Rafsanjan Airport, about 91 km away.
Does OIKY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIKY 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 Sirjan Airport?
Sirjan Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 12,356 ft (3766 m) with a ASP surface.