Birjand International Airport (OIMB)
Large airport · Birjand, South Khorasan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Birjand International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIMB |
| IATA | XBJ |
| Elevation | 4,952 ft (1509 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°53'47" E 59°16'53" 32.89652, 59.28126 |
| Location | Birjand, South Khorasan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 7,093 ft (2162 m) | 82 ft | ASP | No |
| 10/28 | 9,521 ft (2902 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Birjand International Airport at a glance
Birjand International Airport is a large airport in Birjand, South Khorasan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as XBJ. The field elevation of 4,952 ft (1509 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIMB are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 10/28 — offers 9,521 ft (2902 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIMB 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 Birjand International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tabas Airport | OIMT | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Zabol Airport | OIZB | 292 km (158 NM) |
| Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | OAHR | 310 km (167 NM) |
| Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport | OIKK | 366 km (198 NM) |
| Mashhad International Airport | OIMM | 373 km (201 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Birjand International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,952 ft field elevation of Birjand 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 Birjand International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Birjand International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Birjand International Airport is OIMB, and its IATA code is XBJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Birjand International Airport above sea level?
Birjand International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,952 feet (1509 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Birjand International Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.8965, 59.2813 — in Birjand, South Khorasan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tabas Airport, about 238 km away.
Does OIMB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIMB 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 Birjand International Airport?
Birjand International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 10/28, measures 9,521 ft (2902 m) with a ASP surface.