Maku National Airport (OITU)
Medium airport · Showt, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Maku National Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OITU |
| IATA | IMQ |
| Elevation | 3,136 ft (956 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°11'29" E 44°55'43" 39.19129, 44.92851 |
| Location | Showt, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 10,827 ft (3300 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Maku National Airport at a glance
Maku National Airport is a medium airport in Showt, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as IMQ. The field elevation of 3,136 ft (956 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OITU 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 OITU 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 Maku National Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nakhchivan International Airport | UBBN | 46 km (25 NM) |
| Erebuni Airport | UDYE | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Zvartnots International Airport | UDYZ | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Iğdır Airport | LTCT | 126 km (68 NM) |
| Lachin International Airport | UBLC | 145 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Maku National Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,136 ft field elevation of Maku National 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 Maku National Airport
What is the ICAO code of Maku National Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Maku National Airport is OITU, and its IATA code is IMQ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Maku National Airport above sea level?
Maku National Airport sits at an elevation of 3,136 feet (956 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Maku National Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.1913, 44.9285 — in Showt, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Nakhchivan International Airport, about 46 km away.
Does OITU publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OITU 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 Maku National Airport?
Maku National Airport has one runway. The longest, 13/31, measures 10,827 ft (3300 m) with a ASP surface.