AWZ Airport Code, Qasem Soleimani International Airport
AWZ is the IATA code for Qasem Soleimani International Airport, the main international gateway for Ahvaz, Iran. Airlines and booking systems use AWZ, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OIAW. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 31.34° N, 48.76° E.
What is the Ahvaz airport code?
The airport code for Qasem Soleimani International Airport is AWZ. This is the IATA code, the three-letter code you see on boarding passes, baggage tags and departure boards. The airport also has the ICAO code OIAW, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.
It carries scheduled service and ranks number 530 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code OIAW begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.
Where is AWZ?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport serves Ahvaz, Iran. It is close to sea level at 66 ft (20 m), typical of a coastal or low-lying airport.
Runways at AWZ
It has a single paved runway. The longest is 11,149 ft (3.40 km), designated 12/30.
Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Ahvaz?
The IATA airport code for Qasem Soleimani International Airport in Ahvaz is AWZ. Its ICAO code is OIAW.
What is the 3-letter code for Ahvaz?
The 3-letter IATA code for Qasem Soleimani International Airport in Ahvaz is AWZ.
What airport is AWZ?
AWZ is Qasem Soleimani International Airport, located in Ahvaz, Iran.
What country is AWZ in?
AWZ (Qasem Soleimani International Airport) is in Iran.
Where is AWZ airport located?
Qasem Soleimani International Airport (AWZ) is in Ahvaz, Iran, at coordinates 31.3364, 48.76379.
What is the ICAO code for Qasem Soleimani International Airport?
The ICAO code for Qasem Soleimani International Airport is OIAW. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code AWZ.
What is the difference between AWZ and OIAW?
AWZ is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OIAW is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Qasem Soleimani International Airport.
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