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Qasem Soleimani International Airport

Ahvaz, Khuzestan Province (Iran)

IATA: AWZ ICAO: OIAW

Longest Active Runway

11,149 ft

3,398 meters

Field Elevation

66 ft

20 m MSL

Runway Inventory

1 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

31.3364°, 48.7638°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#344 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#555 of 7558

Top 7.3% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Iran)

#13 in IR

#24 of 75 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+11.5%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Qasem Soleimani International Airport's longest active runway measures 11,149 ft (3,398 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #344. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #555 worldwide (Top 7.3%) and #13 nationally in Iran.

🔬 Operational & Aerodrome Engineering Comparative Analysis

Comparative aviation metrics evaluated against regional and global physical operational criteria.

ICAO Code 4E / 4F Super-Heavy

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Elevation & Atmospheric Density

Lowland / Coastal Basin Aerodrome

Positioned at 66 ft (20 m MSL), this aerodrome operates near standard International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) sea-level air density. High ambient air pressure provides optimal turbine thrust conversion, maximum wing lift coefficients, and minimal ground roll distance requirements, allowing long-haul flights to depart at maximum structural takeoff weight limits without atmospheric density penalties.

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Regional Density & Alternates (100 NM)

2 Qualifying Aerodromes in Vicinity

Within its 100 NM cluster of 2 neighboring aerodromes, Qasem Soleimani International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD) lies just 64.3 NM away with a 10,169 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 11,149 ft (3,398 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,398 m) and paved surface engineering, Qasem Soleimani International Airport meets the operational runway criteria for unrestricted long-haul operations by Code 4E and 4F heavy widebody aircraft, including the Airbus A380-800, Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER at high operational weights.

🛫 Physical Runway Inventory & Surface Engineering

Runway Designator	Length (ft / m)	Width (ft / m)	Surface Material	Lighting	Status
12/30	11,149 ft (3398m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active

🧭 Comparative Aerodromes (100 NM Radius, ≥5,000 ft Paved)

Great-circle Haversine spatial proximity matching for commercial facilities with paved runway capacity within 100 NM.

Aerodrome Name	IATA	Distance	Longest Runway	Lighting
Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (Abadan)	`ABD`	64.3 NM (119.1 km)	10,169 ft	✅ Lighted
Basra International Airport (Basra)	`BSR`	73.8 NM (136.7 km)	13,124 ft	✅ Lighted

🛡️ Data Provenance & Verification Metadata

Source Dataset: OurAirports Open Aviation Database

Snapshot Version: 2026-09-01

Dataset Integrity: Cryptographic SHA-256 Checksum Verified & Fail-Closed Schema Inspected

Source Verification: Source-reported registry data

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