Development of Qeshm International Airport

Qeshm International Airport is one of the five private airports in the Islamic Republic of Iran. It was inaugurated and became operational in 1997. Located on the A1 air corridor, a key international route in the western Middle East connecting to the Far East, it offers a strategic position for passenger movement, cargo transit, catering, and fuel sales to overflying aircraft.
The airport can store over 3.5 million liters of fuel daily for wide-body aircraft, is equipped with one of the world’s most advanced airport fire trucks (Panther 6×6), and holds Category 9 firefighting status.
The expansion of the airport to launch and increase domestic and international flights, support cargo flights, and capitalize on fuel transit is a strategic priority for investment by the Qeshm Free Zone Organization.
Currently, Qeshm International Airport operates more than 10 domestic and international flights daily to destinations such as Tehran, Mashhad, Shiraz, Isfahan, Kermanshah, and Dubai, making it one of the largest airports in southern Iran.

Phase 1:

Estimated Investment: €13 million / approximately 520 billion IRR
Estimated Duration: 1 year
Details:
- Conduct comprehensive studies and planning for the development of an airport city aligned with Qeshm Free Zone’s transportation policies
- Expand the current terminal by 4,300 square meters
- Construct a new control tower and technical building
- Upgrade navigation systems (NAVAIDS) and electrical installations
- Improve airport infrastructure and new terminal systems (CUUPS, AODB, BRS, FIDS)
- Fence the airport and its facilities

Phase 2:

Estimated Investment: €128 million / approximately 5,120 billion IRR
Estimated Duration: 3 years
Details:
- Provide refueling services, firefighting hydrant systems, and expand the aircraft parking apron by 5,000 square meters
- Construct and expand residential areas for airport staff and shareholders
- Build new domestic and international terminals with a 20,000 passenger capacity
- Upgrade the sewage system
- Expand airport car parking facilities

Phase 3:

Estimated Investment: €191 million / approximately 7,640 billion IRR
Estimated Duration: 2 years
Details:
- Construct parallel runways and expand aircraft apron; upgrade lighting and signage systems
- Establish maintenance and hangar facilities
- Build a smart cargo terminal
- Construct an airport hotel
- Modernize aviation services in accordance with national civil aviation systems