Gorgan Airport (OING)
Medium airport · Gorgan, Golestan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Gorgan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OING |
| IATA | GBT |
| Elevation | -24 ft (-7 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°54'34" E 54°24'5" 36.90940, 54.40130 |
| Location | Gorgan, Golestan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,827 ft (3300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Gorgan Airport at a glance
Gorgan Airport is a medium airport in Gorgan, Golestan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as GBT. The field elevation of -24 ft (-7 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OING 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, 13/31, offers 10,827 ft (3300 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OING 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 Gorgan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport | OINZ | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Nowshahr Airport | OINN | 263 km (142 NM) |
| Bojnord Airport | OIMN | 266 km (144 NM) |
| Sabzevar National Airport | OIMS | 297 km (160 NM) |
| Mehrabad International Airport | OIII | 308 km (166 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Gorgan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the -24 ft field elevation of Gorgan 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 Gorgan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Gorgan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Gorgan Airport is OING, and its IATA code is GBT. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Gorgan Airport above sea level?
Gorgan Airport sits at an elevation of -24 feet (-7 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Gorgan Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.9094, 54.4013 — in Gorgan, Golestan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport, about 112 km away.
Does OING publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OING 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 Gorgan Airport?
Gorgan Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,827 ft (3300 m) with a ASP surface.