Nowshahr Airport (OINN)
Medium airport · Nowshahr, Mazandaran Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Nowshahr Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OINN |
| IATA | NSH |
| Elevation | -61 ft (-19 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°39'51" E 51°27'46" 36.66429, 51.46273 |
| Location | Nowshahr, Mazandaran Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 6,677 ft (2035 m) | 115 ft | ASP | Yes |
Nowshahr Airport at a glance
Nowshahr Airport is a medium airport in Nowshahr, Mazandaran Province, Iran, known to airline systems as NSH. The field elevation of -61 ft (-19 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OINN 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, 10/28, offers 6,677 ft (2035 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 10 points roughly 100° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OINN 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 Nowshahr Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsar Airport | OINR | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Mehrabad International Airport | OIII | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Payam International Airport | OIIP | 114 km (62 NM) |
| Qazvin Airport | OIIK | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Imam Khomeini International Airport | OIIE | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Nowshahr Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the -61 ft field elevation of Nowshahr 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 Nowshahr Airport
What is the ICAO code of Nowshahr Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Nowshahr Airport is OINN, and its IATA code is NSH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Nowshahr Airport above sea level?
Nowshahr Airport sits at an elevation of -61 feet (-19 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Nowshahr Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.6643, 51.4627 — in Nowshahr, Mazandaran Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ramsar Airport, about 74 km away.
Does OINN publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OINN 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 Nowshahr Airport?
Nowshahr Airport has one runway. The longest, 10/28, measures 6,677 ft (2035 m) with a ASP surface.