Ardabil Airport (OITL)
Medium airport · Ardabil, Ardabil Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Ardabil Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OITL |
| IATA | ADU |
| Elevation | 4,315 ft (1315 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°19'33" E 48°25'28" 38.32570, 48.42440 |
| Location | Ardabil, Ardabil Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 10,823 ft (3299 m) | 148 ft | PEM | Yes |
Ardabil Airport at a glance
Ardabil Airport is a medium airport in Ardabil, Ardabil Province, Iran, known to airline systems as ADU. The field elevation of 4,315 ft (1315 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OITL 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, 15/33, offers 10,823 ft (3299 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OITL 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 Ardabil Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Qizilagach Air Base | AZ-0021 | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Sardar-e-Jangal Airport | OIGG | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Zanjan Airport | OITZ | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Tabriz International Airport | OITT | 192 km (104 NM) |
| Kyurdamir Air Base | UB14 | 218 km (118 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ardabil Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,315 ft field elevation of Ardabil 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 Ardabil Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ardabil Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ardabil Airport is OITL, and its IATA code is ADU. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ardabil Airport above sea level?
Ardabil Airport sits at an elevation of 4,315 feet (1315 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ardabil Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.3257, 48.4244 — in Ardabil, Ardabil Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Qizilagach Air Base, about 83 km away.
Does OITL publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OITL 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 Ardabil Airport?
Ardabil Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 10,823 ft (3299 m) with a PEM surface.