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Remote Iranian island airport serving the oil industry.
Location
Lavan Island, Iran
Lavan Airport (IATA: LVP, ICAO: OIBV) is located on Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf, belonging to Hormozgan Province, Iran. The island is primarily known for its oil terminal and refinery operations managed by the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC).
The airport serves mainly as a logistics hub for workers and personnel associated with the petroleum industry on Lavan Island. Commercial passenger traffic is limited, with flights predominantly supporting the energy sector workforce rotation.
Due to its remote island location, air travel is the primary means of reaching Lavan Island, making the airport a critical piece of infrastructure for the island's industrial operations.
Terminals
The airport has a small, basic terminal facility primarily designed to handle the limited passenger traffic associated with oil industry personnel.
Getting to & from
Ground transport on the island is limited to vehicles serving the oil terminal and related facilities, as the island has no significant public transportation network.
Airlines here
Iran Air and smaller Iranian domestic carriers have operated services to Lavan Airport, primarily serving workers in the petroleum sector.
Notable facts
- ›Located on Lavan Island in the Persian Gulf, off the coast of Iran.
- ›Primarily serves the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) workforce and operations.
- ›Lavan Island hosts one of Iran's important oil terminals and refineries.
- ›Commercial service is minimal due to the island's restricted industrial nature.
- ›The airport's elevation is approximately 76 feet (23 meters) above sea level.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
