# Persian Gulf International Airport (PGU)

> Khiyaroo, IR · IATA: PGU · ICAO: OIBP · Medium Airport · Cargo Hub

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| IATA | `PGU` |
| ICAO | `OIBP` |
| City | Khiyaroo |
| Country | IR |
| Type | Medium Airport |
| Elevation | 8 m |
| Cargo | ✅ |
| GPS | 27.37960, 52.73770 |

## Description

A dedicated cargo terminal with on-site customs clearance sets Persian Gulf International Airport (PGU, ICAO: OIBP) apart from most regional fields of its size. Opened in 2005, it was built to serve the Pars Special Economic Energy Zone in Asaluyeh, the onshore base for the giant South Pars gas project. Daily traffic averages around 2,000 passengers and 60 to 80 movements, most tied to the petrochemical workforce, with passenger numbers up about 6% in 2024. Freight handling here is genuine rather than nominal: goods clear through Iran's customs authority (IRICA), recent terminal upgrades have lifted passenger and cargo capacity, and the Asaluyeh seaport roughly 17 kilometres away lets operators split bulk consignments to sea and urgent or high-value items to air. That makes PGU practical for time-critical spare parts and specialised equipment for the energy sector. Long-haul international cargo connections, however, still route mainly through Tehran's Imam Khomeini International (IKA).

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