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Bandar Abbas International Airport

Bandar Abbas International Airport (ICAO OIKB) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Iran, operated by the Iranian Air Force, Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Aviation, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. It has 2 runways (longest 3,660 m). Home to the 91st Tactical Fighter Squadron "Sharks", flying F-4 Phantom II.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇮🇷 Iran
Location🇮🇷 Iran
Status Active
UsageDual
Operating OrganizationIranian Air Force, Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Aviation, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Units & aircraft
91st Tactical Fighter Squadron "Sharks" · F-4 Phantom II
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates27.2181°N, 56.3778°E
Elevation7 m (23 ft)
IATA codeBND
ICAO codeOIKB
Runways
03R/21L · 3,660 m (12,008 ft) · Asphalt03L/21R · 3,457 m (11,342 ft) · Asphalt
Websitebandarabbas.airport.ir

Description

Bandar Abbas International Airport is located 12 kilometers east of Bandar Abbas in the Hormozgan Province of southern Iran. The facility is owned by the Government of Iran and functions as a joint public and military installation.

The airport is operated by the Iran Airports Company, the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Aviation, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. It serves as a focus city for Iran Air and Karun Airlines. Civil operations include domestic regional flights and international services to Persian Gulf destinations such as Dubai, Doha, and Sharjah.

The infrastructure is capable of supporting widebody aircraft, including the Boeing 747 and Boeing 777. Military units stationed at the facility operate F-4 Phantom II aircraft.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 212026 Updated Recorded a resident unit and the aircraft it operates
  2. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: F-4 Phantom II
  3. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  4. APR 72026 Updated Description added
  5. JAN 182026 Created Page created: Bandar Abbas International Airport