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THR Mehrabad International Airport
Mehrabad International Airport (IATA: THR, ICAO:OIII) is located in the the city of Tehran, Iran.

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IATA Code

THR

ICAO Code

OIII

Name

Mehrabad International Airport

Type

Country / Region

Iran (IR)

City

Tehran

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Airport Overview

Mehrabad International Airport（THR）, identified by ICAO code OIII, serves Tehran and is located approximately 10.5 kilometres from the city centre according to the supplied airport record. Although it retains an international airport designation, its current operating profile is primarily domestic following the development of Imam Khomeini International Airport. For cargo planning, Mehrabad International Airport is best assessed as a high-volume Tehran domestic gateway supporting time-sensitive distribution within Iran, while international consignments should be evaluated against the appropriate international gateway, routing availability, customs requirements and carrier acceptance at the time of booking.

Airport	Mehrabad International Airport
IATA / ICAO	THR / OIII
City and country	Tehran, Iran
Airport role	Primarily domestic passenger and air-cargo gateway serving the Tehran metropolitan area
Reference throughput	120,467 tonnes of cargo and 142,037 aircraft movements in 2018, as stated in the supplied airport record

Key Highlights

Tehran proximity: the short distance to central Tehran can support urgent domestic distribution, subject to road congestion, terminal release and consignee access.
Domestic operating focus: cargo plans should distinguish domestic uplift through Mehrabad International Airport from international export or import routing through an internationally suitable gateway.
High passenger-traffic environment: booking, acceptance and delivery capacity may be affected by passenger-flight peaks, terminal procedures and available belly capacity.
Four-terminal airport complex: the exact terminal, acceptance point and handling process must be confirmed against the airline booking and shipment type before dispatch.
Tehran consolidation point: our service team can compare direct domestic uplift, road feeder options and alternative gateway solutions instead of assuming that the nearest airport is the correct international route.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Publicly available operating details for individual cargo buildings, storage capacities and equipment should not be treated as fixed without confirmation from the booked carrier or appointed ground handler. Our service team normally verifies the following points before cargo delivery:

Acceptance and build-up

Confirm the designated acceptance counter, cargo cut-off, ULD or loose-cargo procedure, weighing requirement and whether the booked service accepts the shipment on the intended domestic sector.

Customs and documentation desk

For domestic movements, establish the applicable airline and local control documents. For international cargo, confirm the correct gateway and export or import customs process rather than assuming domestic-terminal acceptance.

Temperature-sensitive handling

Request written confirmation of cool-room availability, handover timing, temperature range, packaging acceptance and contingency arrangements. Do not tender pharmaceutical or perishable cargo on an assumed cold-chain basis.

Dangerous goods handling

Dangerous goods acceptance depends on carrier approval, aircraft compatibility, packing instructions, labels, shipper documentation and local handling capability. Pre-checking is required before cargo is trucked to the airport.

Special cargo

Live animals, valuable cargo, human remains, oversized pieces and cargo requiring security controls need separate airline and handler approval, including acceptance location and delivery appointment.

Release and collection

Our team confirms the release party, consignee identity, required authorization, storage exposure and vehicle access rules before arranging final collection from the airport area.

Routes & Transit Times

Domestic distribution: Mehrabad International Airport is primarily relevant for domestic movements connecting Tehran with other Iranian cities where the selected airline offers suitable cargo acceptance or passenger-belly capacity.
International cargo: international shipments may require routing through Imam Khomeini International Airport or another approved gateway. The correct option depends on origin, destination, airline network, customs status and current sanctions or carrier restrictions.
Transit planning: total transit time includes booking confirmation, cargo acceptance, security screening, documentation review, flight availability, terminal release and onward road delivery; no fixed transit promise should be made before airline confirmation.
Connection risk: separate tickets, interline transfers and airport changes require additional buffer and explicit responsibility allocation. Our service team checks whether the shipment remains under one operational control during the transfer.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Tehran metropolitan area, industrial districts and nearby commercial centres requiring rapid domestic replenishment or urgent parts delivery.
Typical air-freight profile: high-value, compact and time-sensitive shipments such as electronics, industrial spares, telecommunications equipment, documents, samples and urgent maintenance components, subject to airline acceptance.
Consumer and retail cargo: garments, packaged goods and general merchandise may move by air when inventory urgency justifies the cost; packaging must withstand repeated handling and possible road transfer.
Perishables and healthcare products: flowers, food products, biological materials and pharmaceuticals require a confirmed temperature-control chain, handling window and regulatory document set before booking.
Domestic-to-international planning: where cargo originates in Tehran but is destined abroad, our service team compares road transfer to the suitable international gateway with any available air option, taking customs and security controls into account.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: carrier cut-off times vary by flight, cargo type, terminal and security procedure. Our team obtains the operative cut-off in writing and builds in time for weighing, screening, document correction and road delays.
Accurate declaration: the commercial invoice, packing list, airway bill data, commodity description, quantity, weight, dimensions, value and consignee details must be consistent. Vague descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” can trigger clarification or delay.
Dangerous goods: batteries, aerosols, chemicals, laboratory materials and equipment containing lithium cells require classification and carrier approval. SDS, dangerous-goods declaration, packing evidence and marks or labels may be required according to the shipment profile.
Customs and inspection: inspections, document queries and release timing are controlled by the relevant authorities and airline or handler. Cargo should not be dispatched until the responsible party, customs status and collection authorization are clear.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, HS classification where available, piece count, gross weight, dimensions, stackability, value, origin, destination and required delivery date before requesting a rate.
For international cargo, ask us to compare Mehrabad International Airport with the appropriate international gateway before packing or trucking. This avoids an unsuitable domestic-terminal plan and unnecessary airport transfer.
Use robust export-standard packaging, internal cushioning and moisture protection. Mark each piece clearly and ensure the physical dimensions and weight match the booking and airway bill data.
For temperature-sensitive or regulated goods, provide the product temperature range, stability limits, SDS or permits where applicable, and the required handover time. We will seek airline and handler confirmation before tender.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mehrabad International Airport suitable for international air freight?

Its current profile is primarily domestic. International suitability depends on the specific airline, commodity, customs route and destination. Our service team checks the live acceptance position and compares an international gateway when necessary.

Can our shipment be delivered directly to the airport cargo terminal?

Only after the airline or appointed handler confirms the acceptance location, operating cut-off, security requirements and shipment eligibility. A booking confirmation alone may not identify the correct physical delivery point.

How early should dangerous goods be pre-alerted?

As early as possible, preferably before booking and trucking. The carrier may need to review classification, packing, labels, declaration, SDS and aircraft restrictions; acceptance is subject to actual approval.

Can pharmaceuticals or perishables be shipped through the airport?

They may be considered only after confirming temperature-control equipment, handling windows, packaging, airline approval and applicable permits. Our team does not assume a cold chain merely because the cargo is booked by air.

What commonly causes delivery delays?

Frequent causes include late tendering, inconsistent documents, unclear commodity descriptions, missing approvals, terminal changes, security screening, customs inspection, flight changes and congestion on the Tehran road network.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, city, country, approximate city-centre distance, terminal count and the historical 2018 traffic figures shown in this module are taken from the supplied airport record. Operational statements are deliberately limited to planning guidance and require confirmation from the selected airline, ground handler, customs authority and other responsible parties before shipment tender.

For independent verification of airport, aviation and industry information, our team may consult the following authoritative domains. Their inclusion does not imply that a particular flight, facility, service, capacity or regulatory approval is available for every shipment:

airport.ir — Iran Airports and Air Navigation Company domain for airport and air-navigation information.
cao.ir — Civil Aviation Organization of Iran domain for aviation regulatory information.
iata.org — IATA domain for airline, airport and air-cargo industry references.
icao.int — ICAO domain for international aviation standards and reference material.

Live schedules, cargo acceptance, terminal procedures, customs requirements, sanctions screening, handling capacity and transit times must be revalidated at the time of booking.