Despite handling domestic operations only, Mehrabad Airport (THR) is Iran’s busiest airport with passenger traffic of more than 16 million annually. The Government of Iran and Iranian Air Force also use this facility.
Mehrabad Airport Code
Mehrabad Airport code is THR. This IATA code is based on Iran’s capital city Tehran since it serves this metropolitan area primarily. Located at a height of 1,208 meters above sea level, this facility is home to a number of airlines including Iran Air, Mahan Air, and Miraj Airlines among others.
| IATA CODE | THR |
| ICAO CODE | OIII |
| FAA CODE | N/A |
| WORLD AREA CODE | €632 |
| COUNTRY CODE | IRN |
| IATA METROPOLITAN CODE | THR |
General Information about Mehrabad Airport
The following table is an overview of THR Airport indicated below:
| Airport | Mehrabad Airport |
| Airport Type | Public / military |
| Owner | Government of Iran |
| Operator | Iran Airports Company, Iranian Air Force, Islamic Republic of Iran Army Aviation, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iranian Police Aviation |
| Built In (Year) | 1938 |
| Serves | Tehran metropolitan area |
| Hub for | Caspian Airlines, Chabahar Airlines. FlyPersia, Iran Air. Iran Airtour, Iran Aseman Airlines, Karun Airlines, Kish Air, Mahan Air, Meraj Airlines, Pars Air, Pouya Air, QeshmAir, Saha Airlines |
| Mehrabad Airport Code | THR |
| Mehrabad Airport Terminals | 6 |
| Mehrabad International Airport Runway | 2 |
| Mehrabad International Airport Coordinates | 35°41′21″N 51°18′49″E |
| Mehrabad Airport Address | M8Q6+XFX, Tehran, Iran |
| Elevation | 3,962 ft / 1,208 m |
Mehrabad Airport Map
The Mehrabad Airport location Map is a useful tool for finding your way around the airport, and for planning your journey.
Mehrabad International Airport Runways
Mehrabad Airport (THR) features two runways:
| Name | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
| 11R-29L | 13,248 ft | 197 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
| 11L-29R | 13,098 ft | 148 ft | Asphalt | Yes |
Mehrabad Airport Terminals
There are six terminals at the airport:
VIP Terminal
It is used by Meraj Airlines for all government purposes.
CIP Terminal
This facility can be accessed by passengers on requests.
Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
This facility is used by Iran Air, Airtours, ATA, Kish, Meraj, Qeshm, and Zagros.
Terminal 4 and Terminal 6
All other airlines use this facility.
Terminal 3
Terminal 3 is used by Cargo airlines.
Terminal Crew
This facility is used by the crew of all airlines.
Nearest Airport to Mehrabad International Airport (THR)
Some of the closest airports to THR Airport are:
- Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport: 72 kilometers
- Rasht Airport: 349 kilometers
Major Airlines Operating from Mehrabad Airport (THR)
The following airlines operate from Mehrabad Airport:
- ATA Airlines
- Caspian Airlines
- Iran Air
- Iran Air Tours
- Iran Aseman Airlines
- Karun Airlines
- Kish Air
