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Gateway to the ancient citadel city of Bam, Iran.
Location
Bam, Iran
Bam Airport (IATA: BXR, ICAO: OIKM) is a domestic airport serving the city of Bam in Kerman Province, southeastern Iran. It provides air connectivity for a region known for its historic adobe citadel, Arg-e Bam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The airport primarily handles domestic flights within Iran. The city of Bam suffered a catastrophic earthquake in December 2003 that killed approximately 26,000 people and devastated much of the historic city, and the airport played a role in the subsequent relief and reconstruction efforts.
Operations at Bam Airport are relatively limited, reflecting the modest size of the city and its regional population. It serves as an important link for locals and visitors to the Bam region.
Terminals
The airport has a small single terminal facility suited to its domestic regional traffic volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Bam city center is primarily available via taxis and private vehicles.
Airlines here
Iranian domestic carriers, including Iran Aseman Airlines, have operated routes through Bam Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Bam Airport served as a critical hub for emergency relief operations following the devastating 2003 Bam earthquake.
- ›The airport is located in Kerman Province in southeastern Iran.
- ›Bam is renowned for Arg-e Bam, one of the world's largest adobe structures and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- ›The airport handles only domestic flights within Iran.
- ›The 2003 earthquake, measuring 6.6 in magnitude, destroyed much of Bam and killed around 26,000 people.
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