Large airport · Tehran, Iran
Imam Khomeini International Airport
It is located 2 kilometers (1 mi) from Vahnabad and 35 kilometres southwest of Tehran and is named after Ruhollah Khomeini (1900–1989), Iran's first supreme leader. Its IATA code is IKA. Its ICAO code is OIIE. It has 2 runways, longest 13,772 ft (ASP). Elevation 3,305 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Tehran, Iran |
|---|---|
| IATA code | IKA |
| ICAO code | OIIE |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 13,772 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 3,305 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.4161° N, 51.1522° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Imam Khomeini International Airport is known for
It is located 2 kilometers (1 mi) from Vahnabad and 35 kilometres southwest of Tehran and is named after Ruhollah Khomeini (1900–1989), Iran's first supreme leader.
History
It is located 2 kilometers (1 mi) from Vahnabad and 35 kilometres southwest of Tehran and is named after Ruhollah Khomeini (1900–1989), Iran's first supreme leader.
How to get there
Imam Khomeini International Airport is accessible from Tehran via the Tehran–Qom and Tehran–Saveh freeways. It is also served by a station on Line 1 of the Tehran Metro, which opened in August 2017.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Imam Khomeini International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Azadi Tower · Iran · 22.2 miles away
- Golestan Palace · Iran · 23.6 miles away
- Milad Tower · Iran · 25.9 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Imam Khomeini International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sorkheh Hesar National Park · Iran · 29.1 miles away
- Khojir National Park · Iran · 36.5 miles away
- Lar National Park · Iran · 60.8 miles away
- Kavir National Park · Iran · 77.0 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Imam Khomeini International Airport?
It is located 2 kilometers (1 mi) from Vahnabad and 35 kilometres southwest of Tehran and is named after Ruhollah Khomeini (1900–1989), Iran's first supreme leader.
What is the airport code for Imam Khomeini International Airport?
Imam Khomeini International Airport — its IATA code is IKA and its ICAO code is OIIE.
Where is Imam Khomeini International Airport located?
Imam Khomeini International Airport serves Tehran, Iran. Its coordinates are 35.4161° N, 51.1522° E.
How do I get to Imam Khomeini International Airport?
Imam Khomeini International Airport is accessible from Tehran via the Tehran–Qom and Tehran–Saveh freeways. It is also served by a station on Line 1 of the Tehran Metro, which opened in August 2017.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5166
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imam_Khomeini_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.