Regional gateway serving Ilam Province in western Iran.
Location
Ilam, Iran
Ilam Airport (IATA: IIL, ICAO: OICI) is a domestic airport serving the city of Ilam, the capital of Ilam Province in western Iran. It provides essential air connectivity for a mountainous region that would otherwise rely heavily on road transport.
The airport handles domestic routes primarily to Tehran and other major Iranian cities, serving residents of the province as well as government and business travelers. It operates under the oversight of Iran's Airports and Air Navigation Company (AANC).
Given its regional status, the airport has limited infrastructure compared to major Iranian hubs, but it plays a vital role in connecting the relatively remote Ilam Province to the rest of the country.
Terminals
The airport operates a single small terminal building suited to its regional domestic traffic volume.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between Ilam Airport and the city center is primarily via taxi and private vehicles, as no formal public transit system serves the airport.
Airlines here
Iranian domestic carriers including Iran Air and Mahan Air have operated services through Ilam Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Ilam Airport serves Ilam Province, one of Iran's western provinces bordering Iraq.
- ›The airport handles exclusively domestic routes within Iran.
- ›The surrounding terrain is mountainous, making air travel particularly important for the region.
- ›It is managed by Iran's Airports and Air Navigation Company (AANC).
- ›Passenger volumes are modest, reflecting the relatively small population of Ilam Province.
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