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Southwest Iran's gateway serving Khuzestan Province.
Opened
1953
Location
Ahvaz, Iran
Qasem Soleimani International Airport, coded AWZ/OIAW, is the primary commercial airport serving Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan Province in southwestern Iran. It handles both domestic and international passenger traffic for one of Iran's most populous and oil-rich regions.
The airport was renamed after General Qasem Soleimani following his death in January 2020. It serves as an important hub for connectivity in the region, with flights operated by Iranian carriers to major domestic destinations as well as limited international routes.
Ahvaz itself is a major industrial center due to Iran's petroleum industry, and the airport supports both business and personal travel for the region's significant population.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling both domestic and international flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport from the airport to central Ahvaz is available via taxis and private vehicles, with limited public bus services.
Airlines here
Major carriers operating here include Iran Air, Mahan Air, Iran Airtour, and Qeshm Air, primarily on domestic routes.
Notable facts
- ›Renamed after IRGC General Qasem Soleimani following his assassination in January 2020.
- ›Serves Khuzestan Province, one of Iran's most important oil-producing regions.
- ›Handles both domestic and limited international passenger traffic.
- ›Ahvaz is one of the hottest cities on Earth, which can affect airport operations.
- ›Previously known simply as Ahvaz International Airport before the 2020 renaming.
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