Airport code
PYK — Payam International Airport
PYK is the IATA code for Payam International Airport, an airport serving Karaj, Iran. Its ICAO code is OIIP, and it operates in the UTC time zone (UTC+0). The airport sits at 35.7761, 50.8267 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 4170 ft (1271 m).
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About Payam International Airport
Payam Airport is a public, international airport located in Karaj, 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Tehran, in Alborz Province of Iran. The airport was established in 1990, but was not opened officially until 1997. Payam Aviation Services Co. operates the airport as part of Payam Special Economic Zone. Payam Air previously operated an air mail hub at the airport.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | PYK |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OIIP |
| Airport name | Payam International Airport |
| City | Karaj |
| Country | Iran |
| Time zone | UTC (UTC+0) |
| Latitude | 35.7761 |
| Longitude | 50.8267 |
| Elevation | 4170 ft (1271 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 1 |
| Longest runway | 12,005 ft (3,659 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Payam International Airport?
The IATA code for Payam International Airport is PYK.
What is the ICAO code for Payam International Airport?
The ICAO code for Payam International Airport is OIIP.
Where is PYK airport located?
Payam International Airport (PYK) is located in Karaj, Iran.
What time zone is PYK in?
Payam International Airport operates in the UTC time zone, which is UTC+0.
What is the nearest airport to PYK?
The nearest airport to Payam International Airport (PYK) is Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, about 45 km away.
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