Ilaam Airport
Ilam Airport is a medium airport serving Ilam in western Iran, providing an important air link for a city close to the Zagros mountain region. Identified by IATA code IIL and ICAO code OICI, it is the main gateway for air travellers heading to Ilam for regional business, family visits, or access to the surrounding province. Because it serves a smaller destination rather than a major hub, the airport experience is typically more straightforward and easier to navigate than at Iran’s busiest airports.
About Ilaam Airport
Ilam Airport is a medium airport serving Ilam in western Iran, providing an important air link for a city close to the Zagros mountain region. Identified by IATA code IIL and ICAO code OICI, it is the main gateway for air travellers heading to Ilam for regional business, family visits, or access to the surrounding province. Because it serves a smaller destination rather than a major hub, the airport experience is typically more straightforward and easier to navigate than at Iran’s busiest airports.
Overview
Ilam Airport is a medium airport serving Ilam in western Iran, providing an important air link for a city close to the Zagros mountain region. Identified by IATA code IIL and ICAO code OICI, it is the main gateway for air travellers heading to Ilam for regional business, family visits, or access to the surrounding province. Because it serves a smaller destination rather than a major hub, the airport experience is typically more straightforward and easier to navigate than at Iran’s busiest airports.
Airfield details
- Airport codes: IIL and OICI
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 4,404 ft (1,342 m) above sea level
- Runway: 14/32, 9,183 ft long, asphalt surface
- Runway lighting is available for operations in lower-light conditions
- Local time zone: Asia/Tehran
What travellers should know
The airport’s elevation and its setting in a mountainous part of Iran can matter when planning a trip, especially for passengers connecting onward by road. Weather and visibility can be more relevant here than at lowland airports, so checking flight status before leaving for the terminal is a sensible step. For most visitors, Ilam Airport is best thought of as a practical regional arrival point: compact enough for quick entry and exit, yet equipped with a long paved runway that supports regular passenger operations.
Getting oriented
For visitors arriving in Ilam, the airport is primarily a convenient access point to the city and the wider province rather than a place to spend long hours in transit. It is best suited to travellers who value a direct, low-complexity journey, and it works well as a starting point for exploring local urban areas or continuing into the surrounding landscapes of western Iran on the same day.
Routes
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Nearby airports
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FAQ
Ilaam Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
8 common questions
- Ilaam Airport is located in Ilaam, Iran (Asia), at coordinates 33.590°, 46.400°.
- Its IATA code is IIL and its ICAO code is OICI.
- Ilaam Airport serves Ilaam, Iran. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Ilaam Airport operates on Asia/Tehran local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Ilaam Airport sits at latitude 33.590° and longitude 46.400°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from IIL. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for IIL is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from IIL on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in Iran. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.