{"id":84576,"date":"2024-10-11T18:17:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-11T13:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/?p=84576"},"modified":"2024-10-27T15:28:17","modified_gmt":"2024-10-27T10:58:17","slug":"kerman-international-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orienttrips.com\/mag\/kerman-international-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerman International Airport (KER): All the Information You Need"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Airports<\/strong> create new connections between cities and countries. One of the most important air travel hubs<\/strong> in Iran is Kerman International Airport<\/strong>, which manages approximately 116 domestic and international flights<\/strong> weekly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think you might pass through this airport soon, join us as we share everything we know about Kerman Airport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

History of Kerman Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Interior of Kerman Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The decision to build an airport in this desert city goes back many years. The first geographical surveys were conducted in 1925<\/strong> and continued until 1956<\/strong>. Numerous experienced local and international engineers<\/strong> collaborated, and eventually, the construction of Kerman International Airport<\/strong> was completed in 1970<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soon after, flights<\/strong> and cargo transport<\/strong> between Tehran<\/a><\/strong> and Kerman<\/a><\/strong> began, initially with just two weekly flights operated by DC6 aircraft. Despite its engineering-based construction, the airport still had room for growth. Therefore, in 1981, engineers decided to begin renovating and resurfacing the main runway, which measures 3,845 meters in length and 60 meters in width. This project was successfully completed in 1990.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In 1983<\/strong>, airport authorities signed a contract with an airport development company to expand the terminal by 1,200 square meters, increasing the total size to 1,800 square meters by 1987.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1990<\/strong>, the size of Kerman International Airport<\/strong> grew again, reaching 2,600 square meters with the expansion of the Hajj terminal. This was further expanded to 3,000 square meters by 1993, along with additional amenities added to the terminal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One interesting story about Kerman Airport<\/strong> involves the current chief of the control tower<\/strong>. During the Bam earthquake<\/strong>, he was the first to use radio frequencies to alert all flights in the area, helping prevent a bigger disaster. He also played a key role in facilitating aid and rescue efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flights at Kerman International Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Flights at Kerman International Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Kerman Airport<\/strong>, also known as Ayatollah Rafsanjani International Airport<\/strong>, is situated 1,750 meters above sea level<\/strong>. Today, it has two terminals<\/strong>\u2014one for domestic and one for international flights\u2014handling approximately 730,000 passengers<\/strong> annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Several airlines operate here, including Iran Air, Zagros, Aseman, Mahan, Kish, and Qeshm Air<\/strong>. Mahan Air<\/strong> in particular uses Kerman as a significant hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Domestic Flights at Kerman Airport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All domestic flights have a departure and destination point. Kerman International Airport<\/strong> handles flights to and from various Iranian cities, including Tehran<\/a>, Mashhad<\/a>, Bandar Abbas<\/a>, Isfahan<\/a>, Zahedan<\/a>, Shiraz<\/a>, and Kish<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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International Flights at Kerman Airport<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kerman Airport also has an international terminal<\/strong> for foreign travel. Additionally, there is a terminal for pilgrimage flights<\/strong> to Saudi Arabia and Iraq<\/strong>, including destinations like Najaf, Karbala, and Mecca<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, flights to Tbilisi<\/strong> have been added to the airport\u2019s international flight offerings. Travelers heading to Dubai<\/strong> can also use the airport\u2019s passenger services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facilities at Kerman Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Terminals of Kerman’s Airport<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Now, let\u2019s discuss the facilities at Kerman International Airport<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main Hall<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The main hall<\/strong> of Kerman Airport offers numerous amenities, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n