Airport code
THR — Mehrabad International Airport
THR is the IATA code for Mehrabad International Airport, an airport serving Tehran, Iran. Its ICAO code is OIII, and it operates in the Asia/Tehran time zone (UTC+3:30). The airport sits at 35.6892, 51.3134 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 3962 ft (1208 m).
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About Mehrabad International Airport
Tehran Mehrabad International Airport – commonly known as Mehrabad Airport – is an airport located in the city of Tehran, the capital of Iran. Formerly serving as the city's primary airport for both domestic and international flights, it now primarily handles domestic traffic following the opening of Imam Khomeini International Airport for international flights in 2007. Despite this, Mehrabad remains the busiest airport in Iran by passenger volume and aircraft movements.
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Airport information
| IATA code | THR |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OIII |
| Airport name | Mehrabad International Airport |
| City | Tehran |
| Country | Iran |
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran (UTC+3:30) |
| Latitude | 35.6892 |
| Longitude | 51.3134 |
| Elevation | 3962 ft (1208 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 13,258 ft (4,041 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Mehrabad International Airport?
The IATA code for Mehrabad International Airport is THR.
What is the ICAO code for Mehrabad International Airport?
The ICAO code for Mehrabad International Airport is OIII.
Where is THR airport located?
Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is located in Tehran, Iran.
What time zone is THR in?
Mehrabad International Airport operates in the Asia/Tehran time zone, which is UTC+3:30.
What is the nearest airport to THR?
The nearest airport to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) is Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, about 34 km away.
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