Zahedan International Airport (OIZH)
Large airport · Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran
Airport data
| Name | Zahedan International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | OIZH |
| IATA | ZAH |
| Elevation | 4,564 ft (1391 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 29°28'33" E 60°54'22" 29.47570, 60.90620 |
| Location | Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17L/35R | 14,042 ft (4280 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17R/35L | 14,042 ft (4280 m) | 148 ft | ASP | Yes |
Zahedan International Airport at a glance
Zahedan International Airport is a large airport in Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, known to airline systems as ZAH. The field elevation of 4,564 ft (1391 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at OIZH 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 — 17L/35R — offers 14,042 ft (4280 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17L points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for OIZH 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 Zahedan International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zabol Airport | OIZB | 191 km (103 NM) |
| Bam Airport | OIKM | 242 km (131 NM) |
| Iranshahr Airport | OIZI | 250 km (135 NM) |
| Jiroft Airport | OIKJ | 325 km (176 NM) |
| Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport | OIKK | 392 km (212 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Zahedan International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,564 ft field elevation of Zahedan 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 Zahedan International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Zahedan International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Zahedan International Airport is OIZH, and its IATA code is ZAH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Zahedan International Airport above sea level?
Zahedan International Airport sits at an elevation of 4,564 feet (1391 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Zahedan International Airport located?
The airport lies at 29.4757, 60.9062 — in Zahedan, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Zabol Airport, about 191 km away.
Does OIZH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for OIZH 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 Zahedan International Airport?
Zahedan International Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17L/35R, measures 14,042 ft (4280 m) with a ASP surface.