Tabriz International Airport (OITT)
Large airport · Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Tabriz International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OITT |
| IATA | TBZ |
| Elevation | 4,459 ft (1359 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 38°8'2" E 46°14'6" 38.13390, 46.23500 |
| Location | Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12L/30R | 11,825 ft (3604 m) | 148 ft | CONC | Yes |
| 12R/30L | 11,537 ft (3516 m) | 98 ft | ASP | No |
Tabriz International Airport at a glance
Tabriz International Airport is a large airport in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as TBZ. The field elevation of 4,459 ft (1359 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OITT are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 12L/30R — offers 11,825 ft (3604 m) of conc surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12L points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OITT 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 Tabriz International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Urmia Airport | OITR | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Nakhchivan International Airport | UBBN | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Maku National Airport | OITU | 163 km (88 NM) |
| Hakkari Yüksekova Airport | LTCW | 187 km (101 NM) |
| Ardabil Airport | OITL | 192 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Tabriz International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,459 ft field elevation of Tabriz International 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 Tabriz International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Tabriz International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Tabriz International Airport is OITT, and its IATA code is TBZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Tabriz International Airport above sea level?
Tabriz International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,459 feet (1359 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Tabriz International Airport located?
The airport lies at 38.1339, 46.2350 — in Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Urmia Airport, about 115 km away.
Does OITT publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OITT 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 Tabriz International Airport?
Tabriz International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 12L/30R, measures 11,825 ft (3604 m) with a CONC surface.