Khoy Airport (KHY)

Khoy Airport (KHY), officially identified by its ICAO code OITK, is a significant regional aviation facility serving the city of Khoy and the wider West Azerbaijan Province in northwestern Iran. Situated approximately 15 kilometers south of the city center, the airport acts as a critical air bridge for this industrial and agricultural hub, providing essential connectivity to the national capital, Tehran. The facility features a modern, single-story integrated passenger terminal designed for functional efficiency, primarily managing domestic trunk routes and seasonal regional charters. The terminal's layout is organized into a single integrated level to ensure a highly intuitive and streamlined passenger experience. The main hall houses centrally located check-in counters for major Iranian carriers like Iran Air and Iran Aseman, alongside a secure security screening zone that leads directly into the departure waiting lounge. Arriving passengers benefit from a dedicated zone with baggage reclaim carousels and immediate access to transportation services. This compact design ensures exceptionally short walking distances, often allowing travelers to move from the check-in hall to the aircraft apron in under 10 minutes. Amenities within the Khoy terminal provide essential services while maintaining a professional and regional atmosphere. Passengers have access to free Wi-Fi throughout the building, clean public restrooms, and a dedicated prayer room (Musalla). For refreshments, a central café and snack bar are available in the public area, serving traditional Persian tea, coffee, and light meals. The terminal also features several retail kiosks offering travel essentials and local souvenirs from the West Azerbaijan region. The entire facility is fully climate-controlled and includes modernized accessibility solutions for passengers with reduced mobility. Ground transportation at KHY is well-coordinated with the city's urban infrastructure, with central Khoy just a 20-minute drive away. Taxis are readily available 24/7 at the terminal exit to meet all scheduled flight arrivals, providing a reliable and regulated link to downtown hotels. For those preferring independent travel, private vehicle transfers can be pre-arranged through local hotels. The airport features a significant 2,801-meter (9,190 ft) asphalt runway (15/33) that is well-maintained to support narrow-body jet aircraft typical of Iranian domestic routes. Travelers are generally advised to arrive at least 90 minutes before their domestic flight to account for standard security and baggage processing procedures.