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Island gateway serving Iran's vital oil hub in the Persian Gulf.
Location
Kharg Island, Iran
Khark Airport (IATA: KHK, ICAO: OIBQ) is a small regional airport located on Kharg Island in Bushehr Province, Iran. The island is one of the world's most significant oil export terminals, and the airport primarily serves personnel, contractors, and officials connected to Iran's petroleum industry operations.
The airport handles limited scheduled and charter flights connecting the island to mainland Iranian cities. Due to the strategic and industrial nature of Kharg Island, civilian passenger traffic is relatively restricted compared to typical commercial airports.
Iran Air and Iran Air Tours have historically operated services to the island, linking it to cities such as Tehran and Shiraz. The airport's operations are closely tied to the oil infrastructure that dominates the island.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal facility with limited capacity, reflecting its role serving oil industry personnel rather than mass civilian passengers.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on the island is limited, with vehicles typically arranged by the oil company or government agencies to transfer passengers between the airport and facilities.
Airlines here
Iran Air and affiliated carriers have operated services to Khark Airport, primarily connecting the island to Tehran and other major Iranian cities.
Notable facts
- ›Kharg Island handles the majority of Iran's crude oil exports, making the airport strategically significant.
- ›Access to the island and its airport is restricted due to the sensitive nature of oil export infrastructure.
- ›The airport primarily serves oil industry workers, technicians, and government officials rather than general tourists.
- ›Kharg Island was a strategic target during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, affecting all island infrastructure including the airport.
- ›The island has no permanent large civilian population, keeping passenger volumes at the airport consistently low.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
