Urmia Airport (OITR)
Medium airport · Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Urmia Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OITR |
| IATA | OMH |
| Elevation | 4,343 ft (1324 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 37°40'5" E 45°4'7" 37.66810, 45.06870 |
| Location | Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 10,658 ft (3249 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Urmia Airport at a glance
Urmia Airport is a medium airport in Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as OMH. The field elevation of 4,343 ft (1324 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OITR 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, 03/21, offers 10,658 ft (3249 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OITR 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 Urmia Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hakkari Yüksekova Airport | LTCW | 74 km (40 NM) |
| Tabriz International Airport | OITT | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Maku National Airport | OITU | 170 km (92 NM) |
| Nakhchivan International Airport | UBBN | 172 km (93 NM) |
| Van Ferit Melen Airport | LTCI | 176 km (95 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Urmia Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,343 ft field elevation of Urmia 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 Urmia Airport
What is the ICAO code of Urmia Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Urmia Airport is OITR, and its IATA code is OMH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Urmia Airport above sea level?
Urmia Airport sits at an elevation of 4,343 feet (1324 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Urmia Airport located?
The airport lies at 37.6681, 45.0687 — in Urmia, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Hakkari Yüksekova Airport, about 74 km away.
Does OITR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OITR 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 Urmia Airport?
Urmia Airport has one runway. The longest, 03/21, measures 10,658 ft (3249 m) with a ASP surface.