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Nojeh Air Base

Amirabad, Iran

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Nojeh Air Base

Amirabad, Iran

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Iranian military air base near Hamadan with strategic significance.

Location

Amirabad, Iran

Nojeh Air Base, designated ICAO code OIHS and IATA code NUJ, is a military airfield located near Amirabad in Hamadan Province, western Iran. It serves primarily as an Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force installation and has historically been one of Iran's significant strategic air bases. The base gained international attention in 1980 when it was the planned launch site of Operation Nojeh, a coup attempt against the Islamic Republic. In more recent years, it has been reported as a site of military activity including drone and aircraft operations by Iranian armed forces. Due to its military nature, the base has no scheduled commercial passenger services, and public information about its facilities and operations remains limited.

Notable facts

›Nojeh Air Base was the intended launch site of Operation Nojeh, a 1980 coup attempt against the Iranian government.
›The base is operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force.
›It is located in Hamadan Province in western Iran.
›The airfield has no scheduled commercial passenger operations.
›It has been reported as a site of Iranian military drone and aviation activities in recent years.

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A storied military airfield standing watch over western Iran

Nojeh Air Base, located near Hamedan in western Iran, is a primary Iranian Air Force installation with deep historical significance. The base gained international attention in 1980 when it was the site of a planned coup attempt known as Operation Nojeh. It functions as a strategic military facility rather than a civilian airport, with very limited public access.

Terminals

Military Operations Area — Restricted military zone serving Iranian Air Force operations with no public terminal facilities.

Nearby Hotels

Boo Ali Hotel Hamedan
Hegmataneh Hotel Hamedan
Aria Hotel Hamedan

Dining

There are no public dining facilities at Nojeh Air Base as it is a restricted military installation. Visitors and personnel connected to the base would find dining options in the nearby city of Hamedan, which offers traditional Iranian cuisine including local specialties.

Traveller Tips

This is an active military base — civilian access is strictly prohibited without official authorization.
The nearest major city is Hamedan, approximately 15 kilometres away, which offers accommodation and services.
Hamedan is one of Iran's oldest cities and offers significant historical and cultural attractions nearby.
All travel to the region should comply with current Iranian regulations and any applicable international advisories.

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