Mashhad International Airport (OIMM)
Large airport · Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Mashhad International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIMM |
| IATA | MHD |
| Elevation | 3,263 ft (995 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°14'5" E 59°38'35" 36.23482, 59.64295 |
| Location | Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13L/31R | 12,503 ft (3811 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 13R/31L | 12,877 ft (3925 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Mashhad International Airport at a glance
Mashhad International Airport is a large airport in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as MHD. The field elevation of 3,263 ft (995 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIMM 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 — 13R/31L — offers 12,877 ft (3925 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13R points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIMM 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 Mashhad International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sarakhs Airport | OIMC | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Sabzevar National Airport | OIMS | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Ashgabat International Airport | UTAA | 226 km (122 NM) |
| Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base | UT1G | 236 km (127 NM) |
| Bojnord Airport | OIMN | 250 km (135 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Mashhad International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,263 ft field elevation of Mashhad 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 Mashhad International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Mashhad International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Mashhad International Airport is OIMM, and its IATA code is MHD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Mashhad International Airport above sea level?
Mashhad International Airport sits at an elevation of 3,263 feet (995 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Mashhad International Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.2348, 59.6429 — in Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sarakhs Airport, about 131 km away.
Does OIMM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIMM 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 Mashhad International Airport?
Mashhad International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 13R/31L, measures 12,877 ft (3925 m) with a ASP surface.