Sabzevar National Airport (OIMS)
Medium airport · Sabzevar, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Sabzevar National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIMS |
| IATA | AFZ |
| Elevation | 3,010 ft (917 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°10'5" E 57°35'43" 36.16810, 57.59520 |
| Location | Sabzevar, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 10,428 ft (3178 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Sabzevar National Airport at a glance
Sabzevar National Airport is a medium airport in Sabzevar, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as AFZ. The field elevation of 3,010 ft (917 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIMS 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, 09/27, offers 10,428 ft (3178 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIMS 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 Sabzevar National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bojnord Airport | OIMN | 150 km (81 NM) |
| Mashhad International Airport | OIMM | 184 km (99 NM) |
| Ashgabat Bezmein Air Base | UT1G | 212 km (114 NM) |
| Ashgabat International Airport | UTAA | 213 km (115 NM) |
| Tabas Airport | OIMT | 285 km (154 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sabzevar National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,010 ft field elevation of Sabzevar National 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 Sabzevar National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Sabzevar National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Sabzevar National Airport is OIMS, and its IATA code is AFZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sabzevar National Airport above sea level?
Sabzevar National Airport sits at an elevation of 3,010 feet (917 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sabzevar National Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.1681, 57.5952 — in Sabzevar, Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Bojnord Airport, about 150 km away.
Does OIMS publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIMS 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 Sabzevar National Airport?
Sabzevar National Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,428 ft (3178 m) with a ASP surface.