Zabol Airport (OIZB)
Medium airport · Zabol, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Zabol Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIZB |
| IATA | ACZ |
| Elevation | 1,628 ft (496 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°5'54" E 61°32'38" 31.09830, 61.54390 |
| Location | Zabol, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 9,848 ft (3002 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Zabol Airport at a glance
Zabol Airport is a medium airport in Zabol, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as ACZ. The field elevation of 1,628 ft (496 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIZB 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, 16/34, offers 9,848 ft (3002 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIZB 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 Zabol Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zahedan International Airport | OIZH | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Birjand International Airport | OIMB | 292 km (158 NM) |
| Herat - Khwaja Abdullah Ansari International Airport | OAHR | 352 km (190 NM) |
| Bam Airport | OIKM | 372 km (201 NM) |
| Ahmad Shah Baba International Airport | OAKN | 411 km (222 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zabol Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,628 ft field elevation of Zabol 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 Zabol Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zabol Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zabol Airport is OIZB, and its IATA code is ACZ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zabol Airport above sea level?
Zabol Airport sits at an elevation of 1,628 feet (496 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zabol Airport located?
The airport lies at 31.0983, 61.5439 — in Zabol, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zahedan International Airport, about 191 km away.
Does OIZB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIZB 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 Zabol Airport?
Zabol Airport has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 9,848 ft (3002 m) with a ASP surface.