Airport code
AWZ — Ahwaz Airport
AWZ is the IATA code for Ahwaz Airport, an airport serving Ahvaz, Iran. Its ICAO code is OIAW, and it operates in the Asia/Tehran time zone (UTC+3:30). The airport sits at 31.3374, 48.7620 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 66 ft (20 m).
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About Ahwaz Airport
Qasem Soleimani International Airport formerly known as Ahvaz International Airport is an airport serving the city of Ahvaz, Iran. It offers flights to domestic destinations as well as regional international destinations, such as Dubai, Kuwait City, Muscat, and Istanbul.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | AWZ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OIAW |
| Airport name | Ahwaz Airport |
| City | Ahvaz |
| Country | Iran |
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran (UTC+3:30) |
| Latitude | 31.3374 |
| Longitude | 48.7620 |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 11,149 ft (3,398 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Ahwaz Airport?
The IATA code for Ahwaz Airport is AWZ.
What is the ICAO code for Ahwaz Airport?
The ICAO code for Ahwaz Airport is OIAW.
Where is AWZ airport located?
Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) is located in Ahvaz, Iran.
What time zone is AWZ in?
Ahwaz Airport operates in the Asia/Tehran time zone, which is UTC+3:30.
What is the nearest airport to AWZ?
The nearest airport to Ahwaz Airport (AWZ) is Mahshahr Airport (MRX) in Mahshahr, about 94 km away.
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