Airport code

THR Airport Code, Mehrabad International Airport

THR is the IATA code for Mehrabad International Airport, the main international gateway for Tehran, Iran. Airlines and booking systems use THR, while pilots and air traffic control use the ICAO code OIII. It lies in the northern and eastern hemispheres, at 35.69° N, 51.31° E.

City
Tehran
Country
Continent
Asia
Airport type
Large airport
Coordinates
35.68917, 51.31439
Elevation
3,962 ft
Runways
2
Scheduled service
Yes

What is the Tehran airport code?

The airport code for Mehrabad International Airport is THR. 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 OIII, used in flight plans and by air traffic control.

It carries scheduled service and ranks number 263 by connections in the dataset. Its ICAO code OIII begins with O, the prefix ICAO assigns to the Middle East and South Asia.

Where is THR?

Mehrabad International Airport serves Tehran, Iran. At 3962 ft (1208 m), this is a high-elevation airport, so aircraft need longer takeoff runs in the thinner air.

Runways at THR

It has 2 runways. The longest is 13,258 ft (4.04 km), designated 11R/29L.

Frequently asked questions

What is the airport code for Tehran?

The IATA airport code for Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran is THR. Its ICAO code is OIII.

What is the 3-letter code for Tehran?

The 3-letter IATA code for Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran is THR.

What airport is THR?

THR is Mehrabad International Airport, located in Tehran, Iran.

What country is THR in?

THR (Mehrabad International Airport) is in Iran.

Where is THR airport located?

Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is in Tehran, Iran, at coordinates 35.68917, 51.31439.

What is the ICAO code for Mehrabad International Airport?

The ICAO code for Mehrabad International Airport is OIII. Pilots and air traffic control use it, while airlines and booking systems use the IATA code THR.

What is the difference between THR and OIII?

THR is the IATA code used for tickets and baggage. OIII is the ICAO code used by pilots and air traffic control for the same airport, Mehrabad International Airport.

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Nearby and related airports

Other airports in Tehran and Iran and the wider region:

Popular routes from THR

Distance and typical flight time from Mehrabad International Airport to other airports it connects with:

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