Tabas Airport (OIMT)
Medium airport · Tabas, Yazd Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Tabas Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIMT |
| IATA | TCX |
| Elevation | 2,312 ft (705 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°40'4" E 56°53'34" 33.66780, 56.89270 |
| Location | Tabas, Yazd Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 9,977 ft (3041 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Tabas Airport at a glance
Tabas Airport is a medium airport in Tabas, Yazd Province, Iran, known to airline systems as TCX. The field elevation of 2,312 ft (705 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIMT 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, 15/33, offers 9,977 ft (3041 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIMT 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 Tabas Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Birjand International Airport | OIMB | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Sabzevar National Airport | OIMS | 285 km (154 NM) |
| Shahid Sadooghi Airport | OIYY | 313 km (169 NM) |
| Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport | OIKK | 378 km (204 NM) |
| Mashhad International Airport | OIMM | 380 km (205 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tabas Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,312 ft field elevation of Tabas 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 Tabas Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tabas Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tabas Airport is OIMT, and its IATA code is TCX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tabas Airport above sea level?
Tabas Airport sits at an elevation of 2,312 feet (705 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tabas Airport located?
The airport lies at 33.6678, 56.8927 — in Tabas, Yazd Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Birjand International Airport, about 238 km away.
Does OIMT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIMT 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 Tabas Airport?
Tabas Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 9,977 ft (3041 m) with a ASP surface.