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Isfahan International Airport (Khatami Air Base)

Isfahan International Airport (also Khatami Air Base; ICAO OIFM) is an active joint civil-military airfield in Iran, operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. It has 2 runways (longest 4,397 m). Home to Iran's fleet of F-14 Tomcats, the 81st Tactical Fighter Squadron, flying F-14 Tomcat.

Facility Details

Summary
Operating Country 🇮🇷 Iran
Location🇮🇷 Iran
Status Active
UsageDual
Year built1982
Operating OrganizationIslamic Republic of Iran Air Force
Units & aircraft
Iran's fleet of F-14 Tomcats81st Tactical Fighter Squadron · F-14 Tomcat
Location & Technical Details
Coordinates32.7508°N, 51.8611°E
Elevation1,542 m (5,059 ft)
IATA codeIFN
ICAO codeOIFM
Runways
07R/25L · 4,397 m (14,426 ft) · Asphalt07L/25R · 4,397 m (14,426 ft) · Asphalt
Websiteesfahan.airport.ir

Description

Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport is located 18.5 kilometers east of Isfahan, Iran, within a 1,315-hectare site. It is the oldest airport in the country. While the original terminal was located in Soffeh, the current facility began operations in 1982 to handle passenger flights and pilot training. Administratively, the airport is situated in the Qahab-e Shomali Rural District of Isfahan County.

The facility is owned by the Government of Iran and is operated by the Iran Airports Company and the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force. Khatami Air Base is located adjacent to the airport. This military installation was established in the 1970s specifically to accommodate the Iranian fleet of F-14 Tomcat aircraft.

Infrastructure includes two terminals, with separate facilities designated for domestic and international operations. The airport is a hub for Iran Aseman Airlines and a focus city for Asa Jet, Iran Air, Karun Airlines, Pars Air, and Qeshm Air. Additional operators at the site include various regional and international carriers such as Flydubai, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines.

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Latest Data Updates
  1. AUG 212026 Updated Recorded a resident unit and the aircraft it operates
  2. AUG 142026 Updated Operating organization spelled out, the acronym alone naming nothing to a reader
  3. AUG 142026 Updated Based aircraft recorded: F-14 Tomcat
  4. AUG 132026 Updated Runway records recorded, with elevation, airport codes and official website
  5. APR 72026 Updated Description added
  6. JAN 182026 Created Page created: Isfahan International Airport