Large airport · Tehran, Iran
Mehrabad International Airport
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport – commonly known as Mehrabad Airport – is an airport located in the city of Tehran, the capital of Iran. Its IATA code is THR. Its ICAO code is OIII. It has 2 runways, longest 13,258 ft (ASP). Elevation 3,962 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Tehran, Iran |
|---|---|
| IATA code | THR |
| ICAO code | OIII |
| Type | Large airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 13,258 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 3,962 ft |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
| Coordinates | 35.6892° N, 51.3144° E |
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What Mehrabad International Airport is known for
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport – commonly known as Mehrabad Airport – is an airport located in the city of Tehran, the capital of Iran.
History
Formerly serving as the city's primary airport for both domestic and international flights, it now primarily handles domestic traffic following the opening of Imam Khomeini International Airport for international flights in 2007.
How to get there
Mehrabad Airport is located near Azadi Tower and the Western Tehran Passenger Bus Terminal. It is accessible through Makhsus Karaj Expressway. Mehrabad is also accessible through the Tehran Metro, it has two stations on the complex, Mehrabad Airport Terminal 1 and 2 station, and Mehrabad Airport Terminal 4 and 6 station
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Mehrabad International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Azadi Tower · Iran · 1.5 miles away
- Milad Tower · Iran · 5.1 miles away
- Golestan Palace · Iran · 6.0 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Mehrabad International Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Sorkheh Hesar National Park · Iran · 14.8 miles away
- Khojir National Park · Iran · 23.1 miles away
- Lar National Park · Iran · 42.5 miles away
- Kavir National Park · Iran · 85.6 miles away
Airports nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mehrabad International Airport?
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport – commonly known as Mehrabad Airport – is an airport located in the city of Tehran, the capital of Iran.
What is the airport code for Mehrabad International Airport?
Mehrabad International Airport — its IATA code is THR and its ICAO code is OIII.
Where is Mehrabad International Airport located?
Mehrabad International Airport serves Tehran, Iran. Its coordinates are 35.6892° N, 51.3144° E.
How do I get to Mehrabad International Airport?
Mehrabad Airport is located near Azadi Tower and the Western Tehran Passenger Bus Terminal. It is accessible through Makhsus Karaj Expressway.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5168
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehrabad_International_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.