Nestled in the heart of Iran’s capital city Tehran, Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is the country’s primary airport. Spread across an area of more than 13,500 hectares, this airport is operated by Iran Airports Company.
Imam Khomeini Airport (IKA) is one of the busiest airports of Iran by passenger traffic.
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General Information about Imam Khomeini Airport
The following table is an overview of IKA Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Imam Khomeini International Airport |
| Airport Type | Public |
| Owner | Government of Iran |
| Operator | Tehran Airport City |
| Built In (Year) | 2004 |
| Serves | Tehran metropolitan area |
| Hub for | ATA Airlines, Caspian Airlines Iran Air, Iran Airtour, Iran Aseman Airlines, Kish Air, Mahan Air, Meraj Airlines, Qeshm Air, Sepehran Airlines, Taban Air, Varesh Airlines, Zagros Airlines |
| Imam Khomeini Airport Code | IKA |
| Imam Khomeini Airport Terminals | 2 |
| IKA International Airport Runway | 2 |
| IKA International Airport Coordinates | 35°24′58″N 051°09′08″E |
| Imam Khomeini Airport Address | Tehran, Iran |
| Official Website | https://ikac.ir/ |
| Official Phone Number | 98 0215100118 |
| Elevation | 3,305 ft / 1,007 m |
Imam Khomeini Airport Code
Imam Khomeini International Airport code is IKA. This three-letter IATA code is derived from the initials of the airport name. It is located at a height of 1,007 meters above sea level.
| IATA CODE | IKA |
| ICAO CODE | OIIE |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | 632 |
| COUNTRY CODE | IRN |
| ZIP CODE | — |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | THR |
Imam Khomeini Airport Map
The Imam Khomeini Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Imam Khomeini Airport Terminals
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) hosts two world-class terminals Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Terminal 1 has a capacity to handle more than 6 million passengers while Terminal 2 can welcome over 5 million passengers annually.
Imam Khomeini International Airport Runways
This facility is flanked by two runways out of which only one is operational:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 11R-29L | 13,940 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | No |
| 11L-29R | 13,772 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest Airports to Imam Khomeini International Airport
Some of the closest airports to IKA Airport are:
- Mehrabad International Airport – 9.8 km
- Payam International Airport – 39.4 km
- Noshahr Airport – 107.9 km
Airlines Operating from Imam Khomeini International Airport
The following airlines operate from Imam Khomeini Airport:
- Aeroloft
- AnadoluJet
- Armenia Airways
- ATA Airlines
- Austrian Airlines
- Bravo Airways
- Cham Wings Airlines
- Emirates
- Flydubai
- Iran Air
