Zanjan Airport (OITZ)
Medium airport · Zanjan, Zanjan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Zanjan Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OITZ |
| IATA | JWN |
| Elevation | 5,382 ft (1640 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°46'25" E 48°21'34" 36.77370, 48.35940 |
| Location | Zanjan, Zanjan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 9,840 ft (2999 m) | 148 ft | ASP | No |
Zanjan Airport at a glance
Zanjan Airport is a medium airport in Zanjan, Zanjan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as JWN. The field elevation of 5,382 ft (1640 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OITZ 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, 12/30, offers 9,840 ft (2999 m) of asp surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OITZ 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 Zanjan Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sardar-e-Jangal Airport | OIGG | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Qazvin Airport | OIIK | 162 km (87 NM) |
| Ardabil Airport | OITL | 173 km (93 NM) |
| Nojeh Air Base | OIHS | 176 km (95 NM) |
| Ramsar Airport | OINR | 208 km (112 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zanjan Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 5,382 ft field elevation of Zanjan 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 Zanjan Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zanjan Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zanjan Airport is OITZ, and its IATA code is JWN. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zanjan Airport above sea level?
Zanjan Airport sits at an elevation of 5,382 feet (1640 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zanjan Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.7737, 48.3594 — in Zanjan, Zanjan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Sardar-e-Jangal Airport, about 127 km away.
Does OITZ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OITZ 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 Zanjan Airport?
Zanjan Airport has one runway. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,840 ft (2999 m) with a ASP surface.