Airport code
XBJ — Birjand Airport
XBJ is the IATA code for Birjand Airport, an airport serving Birjand, Iran. Its ICAO code is OIMB, and it operates in the Asia/Tehran time zone (UTC+3:30). The airport sits at 32.8981, 59.2661 in the Northern Hemisphere, at an elevation of 4952 ft (1509 m).
Overview
About Birjand Airport
Birjand Airport is a small airport near Birjand, Iran. Due to the geopolitical eminence of Birjand in the eastern parts of Iran, Birjand airport started operation in 1933 as the 3rd operational airport in Iran. Birjand airport offers non-stop daily flights to Tehran and Mashhad.
Reference data
Airport information
| IATA code | XBJ |
|---|---|
| ICAO code | OIMB |
| Airport name | Birjand Airport |
| City | Birjand |
| Country | Iran |
| Time zone | Asia/Tehran (UTC+3:30) |
| Latitude | 32.8981 |
| Longitude | 59.2661 |
| Elevation | 4952 ft (1509 m) |
| Airport type | Large airport |
| Continent | Asia |
| Runways | 2 |
| Longest runway | 9,521 ft (2,902 m) |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Reference data last updated 24 July 2026.
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What is the IATA code for Birjand Airport?
The IATA code for Birjand Airport is XBJ.
What is the ICAO code for Birjand Airport?
The ICAO code for Birjand Airport is OIMB.
Where is XBJ airport located?
Birjand Airport (XBJ) is located in Birjand, Iran.
What time zone is XBJ in?
Birjand Airport operates in the Asia/Tehran time zone, which is UTC+3:30.
What is the nearest airport to XBJ?
The nearest airport to Birjand Airport (XBJ) is Herat Airport (HEA) in Guzara, about 311 km away.
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