Nojeh Air Base — Amirabad, Iran

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Nojeh Air Base in Amirabad uses the IATA code NUJ, with OIHS as its ICAO identifier.

Distance & flight time from NUJ

Nojeh Air Base

NUJ designates Nojeh Air Base, a military installation located near Amirabad in Iran's Hamadan Province. The base is historically notable for its association with the 1980 Nojeh coup plot, an attempted uprising against the newly established Islamic Republic that was uncovered and suppressed, leading to significant executions among Iranian military officers. As a military airfield, NUJ has no civilian passenger operations and remains under Iranian armed forces control, used for training and operational purposes rather than public air travel. Details about current operations at Nojeh are limited due to its military status. The base's historical significance ties it closely to a pivotal, turbulent moment in post-revolutionary Iranian history.

Runways at Nojeh Air Base (NUJ)

RunwayLengthWidthSurface
05/2312915 ft (3936 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP
13R/31L14300 ft (4359 m)148 ft (45 m)ASP

Radio frequencies for Nojeh Air Base (NUJ)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPNOGEH APP36.11 MHz
APPNOGEH APP119.1 MHz
TWRNOGEH TWR123.3 MHz

Airports near Nojeh Air Base (NUJ)

NUJ is Nojeh Air Base near Amirabad, Iran, a military installation with no civilian flights. It is historically known for the failed 1980 Nojeh coup attempt against Iran's government.

FAQ

What is the IATA code for Nojeh Air Base?

The IATA code for Nojeh Air Base is NUJ.

What is the ICAO code for Nojeh Air Base?

The ICAO code for Nojeh Air Base is OIHS. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.