IKA Airport (Imam Khomeini International Airport) – Cargo, Address, Transit

About This Airport

Iran's flag and private carriers — Iran Air Cargo, Mahan Air, Caspian Airlines, Meraj and Qeshm Fars Air — make Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) the country's principal air cargo gateway. Located about 50 km south of Tehran, it took over Iran's international scheduled and freighter traffic from Mehrabad in 2007. The cargo terminal spans roughly 84,000 m² with warehousing, bonded storage and customs clearance handled by the Iranian Customs Administration (IRICA), processing on the order of 120,000–142,000 tonnes a year. Freighter and belly networks reach the Middle East, North Africa, the CIS, the Indian subcontinent and South-East Asia, with Asian and regional operators dominating under sanctions. The surrounding Imam Khomeini Airport City is being developed as a special economic and free-trade zone with logistics and distribution space. Motorway links connect IKA to Tehran and the national road network for onward trucking. Through 2025/26 the US kept tightening sanctions on Iranian carriers such as Mahan Air, further complicating fleet procurement and international cargo partnerships. For forwarders, IKA remains the default routing point for international air freight to and from Iran. A distinctive feature is the integration of passenger, cargo and free-zone functions within a single large airport-city development.

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What is the IATA code of Imam Khomeini International Airport?▼

The IATA code of Imam Khomeini International Airport is IKA. This three-letter code is used for unique airport identification in international air transport.

Where is Imam Khomeini International Airport located?▼

Imam Khomeini International Airport is located in Tehran, IR.

What is the ICAO code of Imam Khomeini International Airport?▼

The ICAO code of Imam Khomeini International Airport is OIIE. This four-letter code is used internationally in aviation.

What is the elevation of Imam Khomeini International Airport?▼

Imam Khomeini International Airport is at an elevation of 1007 meters (3305 ft) above sea level.

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