Airport code

PYK Airport Code, Payam International Airport

PYK is the IATA code for Payam International Airport, the main international gateway for Karaj, Iran. Airlines and booking systems use PYK, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OIIP. At 4170 ft (1271 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

City
Karaj
Country
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
35.7761, 50.8267
Elevation
4,170 ft
Runways
1
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Karaj airport code?

The airport code for Payam International Airport is PYK. 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 OIIP, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

Its ICAO code OIIP begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.

Where is PYK?

Payam International Airport serves Karaj, Iran. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 35.78° N, 50.83° E. At 4170 ft (1271 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at PYK

It has a single paved runway. The longest is 12,005 ft (3.66 km), designated 12/30.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Karaj?

The IATA airport code for Payam International Airport in Karaj is PYK. Its ICAO code is OIIP.

What is the 3-letter code for Karaj?

The 3-letter IATA code for Payam International Airport in Karaj is PYK.

What airport is PYK?

PYK is Payam International Airport, located in Karaj, Iran.

What country is PYK in?

PYK (Payam International Airport) is in Iran.

Where is PYK airport located?

Payam International Airport (PYK) is in Karaj, Iran, at coordinates 35.7761, 50.8267.

What is the ICAO code for Payam International Airport?

The ICAO code for Payam International Airport is OIIP. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code PYK.

What is the difference between PYK and OIIP?

PYK is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OIIP is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Payam International Airport.

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