Abu Musa Island Airport — Abu Musa, Iran
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Distance & flight time from AEU
Abu Musa Island Airport
Abu Musa Island Airport, on the small Persian Gulf island of Abu Musa administered as part of Iran's Hormozgan Province, has a solitary runway at a low 23 feet above sea level. The island's sovereignty has long been disputed between Iran and the United Arab Emirates. Hormozgan Province stretches along Iran's southern Gulf coast, and Abu Musa sits offshore from the mainland, reachable mainly by air or sea. Government and military movement to and from the island dominates traffic here, well ahead of any commercial passenger flying.
Runways at Abu Musa Island Airport (AEU)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9796 ft (2986 m) | 148 ft (45 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Abu Musa Island Airport (AEU)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| AFIS | INFO | 121.9 MHz |
Airports near Abu Musa Island Airport (AEU)
- Siri Airport (SXI) — 49.5 km (30.8 mi)
- Bandar Lengeh International Airport (BDH) — 75.9 km (47.2 mi)
- Dubai International Airport (DXB) — 77.4 km (48.1 mi)
- Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) — 77.8 km (48.3 mi)
- Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) — 95.3 km (59.2 mi)
- Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) — 100.1 km (62.2 mi)
- Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) — 109.7 km (68.2 mi)
- Khasab Airport (KHS) — 125.1 km (77.7 mi)
Given the island's disputed status and limited civilian access, the code AEU appears far more often in aviation-tracking and geopolitical reference contexts than in ordinary travel booking, since regular commercial flights to Abu Musa are rare to nonexistent.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Abu Musa Island Airport?
The IATA code for Abu Musa Island Airport is AEU.
What is the ICAO code for Abu Musa Island Airport?
The ICAO code for Abu Musa Island Airport is OIBA. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.