Medium airport · Amirabad, Iran
Nojeh Air Base
The airbase is named after Captain Mohammad Noje who became, on 16 August 1979, the first IRIAF pilot to be killed in action. Its IATA code is NUJ. Its ICAO code is OIHS. It has 2 runways, longest 14,300 ft (ASP). Elevation 5,609 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Amirabad, Iran |
|---|---|
| IATA code | NUJ |
| ICAO code | OIHS |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 2 runways, longest 14,300 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 5,609 ft |
| Coordinates | 35.2116° N, 48.6534° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Nojeh Air Base is known for
The airbase is named after Captain Mohammad Noje who became, on 16 August 1979, the first IRIAF pilot to be killed in action.
History
The airbase is named after Captain Mohammad Noje who became, on 16 August 1979, the first IRIAF pilot to be killed in action. The Nojeh coup plot took place there in 1980.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nojeh Air Base?
The airbase is named after Captain Mohammad Noje who became, on 16 August 1979, the first IRIAF pilot to be killed in action.
What is the airport code for Nojeh Air Base?
Nojeh Air Base — its IATA code is NUJ and its ICAO code is OIHS.
Where is Nojeh Air Base located?
Nojeh Air Base serves Amirabad, Iran. Its coordinates are 35.2116° N, 48.6534° E.
What is the history of Nojeh Air Base?
The airbase is named after Captain Mohammad Noje who became, on 16 August 1979, the first IRIAF pilot to be killed in action. The Nojeh coup plot took place there in 1980.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#5162
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamadan_Airbase
Page last updated 13 November 2026.