Qeshm International Airport — Qeshm(Dayrestan), Iran

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Searching for an airport code near Qeshm(Dayrestan)? Qeshm International Airport is identified as GSM (ICAO: OIKQ).

Distance & flight time from GSM

Qeshm International Airport

GSM serves Qeshm, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, positioned strategically near the Strait of Hormuz off Iran's southern coast. The island holds free trade zone status, encouraging commercial investment and drawing shoppers and business travelers alongside a growing ecotourism sector built around the Qeshm Geopark, recognized by UNESCO for its striking canyons, salt domes, and coastal rock formations. The airport connects Qeshm to Tehran and other major Iranian cities, supporting both the trade zone's commercial activity and a tourism industry centered on mangrove forests, star valley rock formations, and coral reefs found in the surrounding waters. Qeshm's blend of desert island geography and unusual geological features has made it an increasingly popular domestic vacation destination, giving the airport a steady flow of leisure travelers alongside merchants and traders using the free zone.

Runways at Qeshm International Airport (GSM)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
05/2313864 ft (4226 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Qeshm International Airport (GSM)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
AFISINFO118.05 MHz

Airports near Qeshm International Airport (GSM)

GSM sits on Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz and serves both the island's free trade zone commerce and its UNESCO-recognized geopark, famed for dramatic canyon rock formations.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Qeshm International Airport?

The IATA code for Qeshm International Airport is GSM.

What is the ICAO code for Qeshm International Airport?

The ICAO code for Qeshm International Airport is OIKQ. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.