Bojnord Airport (OIMN)
Medium airport · Bojnord, North Khorasan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Bojnord Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIMN |
| IATA | BJB |
| Elevation | 3,499 ft (1066 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°29'35" E 57°18'30" 37.49300, 57.30820 |
| Location | Bojnord, North Khorasan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/25 | 10,582 ft (3225 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Bojnord Airport at a glance
Bojnord Airport is a medium airport in Bojnord, North Khorasan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as BJB. The field elevation of 3,499 ft (1066 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIMN 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, 07/25, offers 10,582 ft (3225 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 07 points roughly 70° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIMN 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 Bojnord Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base | UT1G | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Ashgabat International Airport | UTAA | 108 km (58 NM) |
| Sabzevar National Airport | OIMS | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Mashhad International Airport | OIMM | 250 km (135 NM) |
| Gorgan Airport | OING | 266 km (144 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Bojnord Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,499 ft field elevation of Bojnord 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 Bojnord Airport
What is the ICAO code of Bojnord Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Bojnord Airport is OIMN, and its IATA code is BJB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Bojnord Airport above sea level?
Bojnord Airport sits at an elevation of 3,499 feet (1066 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Bojnord Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.4930, 57.3082 — in Bojnord, North Khorasan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base, about 97 km away.
Does OIMN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIMN 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 Bojnord Airport?
Bojnord Airport has one runway. The longest, 07/25, measures 10,582 ft (3225 m) with a ASP surface.