# AEU — Abu Musa Island Airport

> Machine-readable reference for AEU. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes.

Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/aeu
HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/aeu
Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/aeu.md
JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/AEU.json (includes live arrivals + weather)
Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml
Last refreshed: 2026-06-19T07:49:12.717+00:00

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## Identity

- Name: Abu Musa Island Airport
- IATA: AEU
- ICAO: OIBA
- City: Abu Musa
- Country: IR (IR)
- Timezone: Asia/Tehran
- Runways: 1
- Terminals: 1

## Overview

Welcome Abu Musa Island Airport (AEU) isn’t your typical airport experience. Nestled on the strategically sensitive Abu Musa Island near the Strait of Hormuz, it stands out not for its amenities, but for its geopolitical significance and unique operational profile. This airport is largely a strategic airstrip with a 9,000-foot runway, serving rare unscheduled charters and private flights. Regular commercial service is notably absent, reflecting the island's status as a geopolitical flashpoint under Iranian administration. At a glance With no regular commercial flights, the Abu Musa Island Airport runs differently than most. It serves as a charter-only venue, without the familiar trappings of shops, dining, or public transport connections. The airport features a singular Main Terminal where Iran Air, Karun Airlines, and Pouya Air handle their sparse operations. Terminals & layout Abu Musa Island Airport comprises a single Main Terminal primarily designed for charter operations. The standout feature is the engineering marvel of its 9,000-foot runway which dominates the tiny 12.8 square kilometer island. Unlike major airports, passenger flow is minimal, with operations focused behind…

## Terminals (1)

- **Main Terminal** — airlines: Iran Air, Karun Airlines, Pouya Air
    URL: https://airport.flights/airport/aeu/terminals/main

## Insider tips

- _Insider_: Do not plan a trip around scheduled airline service here; the airport operates on a charter-only basis.
- _Time_: Build a major backup plan on the mainland or a larger Gulf airport due to irregular service.
- _Avoid_: Assume there are no meaningful amenities to use while waiting; bring essentials with you.
- _Quiet_: The runway stretching across the small island offers a unique setting rather than typical passenger areas.
- _Money_: Do not rely on local transportation services without confirmation; pre-arrange any necessary logistics.
- _Local_: The geopolitical backdrop of Abu Musa offers insight beyond the airport’s operational role.
- _Insider_: If flying privately, verify all ground arrangements as the airport handles only unscheduled and private flights.

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## Live data

Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch:
- https://airport.flights/api/airport/AEU.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache)
- https://airport.flights/airport/aeu/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals
- https://airport.flights/airport/aeu/departures — HTML page with live departures