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Birjand International Airport

Birjand, Iran

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Birjand International Airport

Birjand, Iran
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Gateway to South Khorasan Province in eastern Iran.

Location
Birjand, Iran
Birjand International Airport (IATA: XBJ, ICAO: OIMB) serves Birjand, the capital of South Khorasan Province in eastern Iran. It provides essential air connectivity for a region that is otherwise remote and reliant on long overland journeys to major urban centers. The airport handles domestic routes operated by Iranian carriers, linking Birjand to Tehran and other key Iranian cities. It plays a vital role in the regional economy and serves government, business, and leisure travelers alike. Despite its international designation, the airport primarily handles domestic traffic, with international operations being limited. Infrastructure improvements have been undertaken over the years to expand capacity and improve facilities for passengers.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building handling both domestic and any international passengers.
Getting to & from
Passengers typically travel between the airport and Birjand city center by taxi or private vehicle, as no formal public transit service is widely documented.
Airlines here
Iranian airlines including Iran Air and Mahan Air operate domestic services from Birjand to Tehran and other Iranian cities.
Notable facts
  • Birjand is the capital of South Khorasan Province, one of Iran's most sparsely populated provinces.
  • The airport carries an 'international' designation but primarily serves domestic routes.
  • Its elevation is approximately 1,491 meters (4,892 feet) above sea level.
  • The airport serves as a critical transport link for a region far from Iran's main population centers.
  • South Khorasan Province borders Afghanistan, making the airport strategically significant.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Routes

XBJ → MHDIR · 100
XBJ → THRIR · 100 M82
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Birjand International Airport
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Birjand Airport is a small airport near Birjand, Iran. Due to the geopolitical eminence of Birjand in the eastern parts of Iran, Birjand airport started operation in 1933 as the 3rd operational airport in Iran. Birjand airport offers non-stop daily flights to Tehran and Mashhad.

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