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Bandar Abbas International Airport

Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province (Iran)

IATA: BND ICAO: OIKB

Longest Active Runway

12,008 ft

3,660 meters

Field Elevation

22 ft

7 m MSL

Runway Inventory

2 active

Lighted / Paved

Coordinates & Class

27.2183°, 56.3778°

LARGE AIRPORT

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Multi-Universe Rankings & Statistical Standing

Ranking Universes Guide →

RunwayFacts Published Dataset

#181 of 650

In curated primary commercial index

Global Commercial Universe

#280 of 7558

Top 3.7% percentile worldwide

National Standing (Iran)

#9 in IR

#18 of 75 in full national registry

vs Large Airport Median

+20.1%

Compared to 10,000 ft baseline

💡 Statistical Statement: Bandar Abbas International Airport's longest active runway measures 12,008 ft (3,660 m). Within RunwayFacts' published index of 650 aerodromes, it ranks #181. Across the broader global dataset of 7558 commercial facilities, it ranks #280 worldwide (Top 3.7%) and #9 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 22 ft (7 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, Bandar Abbas International Airport is supported by major regional alternatives. Notably, Qeshm International Airport (GSM) lies just 37.7 NM away with a 13,864 ft runway, offering reliable operational redundancy for commercial diversions and congested airspace rerouting.

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Fleet Compatibility & Ground Roll

Primary Runway: 12,008 ft (3,660 m)

With its longest runway exceeding 10,500 ft (3,660 m) and paved surface engineering, Bandar Abbas 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
03R/21L	12,008 ft (3660m)	148 ft (45m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	✅ Lighted	✅ Active
03L/21R	11,341 ft (3457m)	98 ft (30m)	`Asphalt (ASP)`	❌ Unlighted	✅ 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
Qeshm International Airport (Qeshm(Dayrestan))	`GSM`	37.7 NM (69.8 km)	13,864 ft	✅ Lighted
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (Ras Al Khaimah)	`RKT`	99.2 NM (183.7 km)	12,336 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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