Remote gateway serving Iran's southeastern Sistan region.
Location
Zabol, Iran
Zabol Airport (IATA: ACZ, ICAO: OIZB) is a domestic airport serving the city of Zabol in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, southeastern Iran. It provides essential air connectivity for a region that is geographically isolated and poorly served by road and rail infrastructure.
The airport handles limited scheduled domestic traffic, primarily connecting Zabol to Tehran and other Iranian cities. Given the region's harsh desert climate and periodic dust storms, operations can be affected by environmental conditions.
Terminals
The airport has a small, single terminal facility suited to its low passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Zabol city center is primarily by taxi or private vehicle, with no formal public transit service.
Airlines here
Iranian domestic carriers, including Mahan Air and Iran Aseman Airlines, have operated routes through Zabol Airport.
Notable facts
- ›Zabol is situated near the Afghan border in one of Iran's most remote provinces.
- ›The region around Zabol is frequently affected by seasonal dust storms known as the 'Wind of 120 Days.'
- ›The airport serves a strategic border area with limited alternative transportation options.
- ›Zabol is close to the UNESCO World Heritage site of the Burnt City (Shahr-e Sukhteh).
- ›Passenger traffic at the airport is relatively low due to the small population of the surrounding area.
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 Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
