PGU · medium airport
Persian Gulf International Airport
Khiyaroo, Iran
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PGUmedium airport
Persian Gulf International Airport
Khiyaroo, Iran
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Iran's gateway serving the Persian Gulf coastal region.
Opened
2005
Location
Asaluyeh, Iran
Persian Gulf International Airport (IATA: PGU, ICAO: OIBP) is located near Asaluyeh in Bushehr Province, Iran, serving the broader Persian Gulf coastal area including the city of Khiyaroo. It is strategically positioned near the South Pars Gas Field, one of the largest natural gas fields in the world, making it a critical hub for energy industry personnel and operations.
The airport primarily serves domestic routes within Iran, connecting the region to major Iranian cities such as Tehran and Mashhad. Given its proximity to major petrochemical and energy facilities, a significant portion of its traffic consists of workers and contractors associated with Iran's oil and gas industry.
Persian Gulf International Airport has seen investment and development linked to the growth of the South Pars Special Economic Energy Zone, reflecting the strategic importance of the surrounding region to Iran's energy sector.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal designed to handle both commercial and energy-sector-related traffic.
Getting to & from
Ground transport to nearby Asaluyeh and surrounding areas is primarily via road, with taxis and private vehicles being the main options.
Airlines here
Iranian carriers including Iran Air and Mahan Air operate domestic services from Persian Gulf International Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Located near the South Pars Gas Field, one of the world's largest natural gas reserves.
- ›Serves as a key access point for workers in the South Pars Special Economic Energy Zone.
- ›Primarily handles domestic Iranian routes rather than international traffic.
- ›Situated in Bushehr Province along Iran's Persian Gulf coastline.
- ›Airport development is closely tied to the growth of Iran's petrochemical industry in the region.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
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Routes
PGU → AWZEP · 100
PGU → IFNEP · 100
PGU → RASEP · 100
PGU → SYZEP · 100
PGU → THREP · 100
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Latest news
NDTV· 7/17/2023
Heat Index At Iran Airport Hits 66 Degrees Celsius As Climate Scientist Warns Earth Will Become "Inferno"
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Weatherzone· 7/16/2023
Heat index hits 66C at Persian Gulf International Airport
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AccuWeather· 7/29/2024
Heat crisis: Persian Gulf faces life-threatening temperatures, and it will only get worse
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CNN· 7/19/2023
Iranian airport hits unsafe heat index of 66 degrees Celsius
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Tehran Times· 12/23/2018
Iran plans to create new petrochemical hub on Persian Gulf shores
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AccuWeather· 9/17/2018
Persian Gulf International Airport, Bushehr, Iran Weather Forecast
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