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Nojeh Air Base

Amirabad, Iran
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ICAO
OIHS
Elevation
5609 ft
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Location
Amirabad · 13 · Iran
Position
35.212°, 48.653° · 5609 ft elev.
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Simple flavors, big regional heart.

Nojeh Air Base is a military installation near Hamedan, and as such, civilian dining options airside are extremely limited compared to commercial airports. The base primarily serves military personnel and government-related travelers, meaning you won't find the bustling food courts typical of Iran's major hubs like Imam Khomeini or Mehrabad. What does exist tends to be simple, functional cafeteria-style service — think hot tea, flatbread, and basic hot meals rather than curated dining experiences.

That said, what the base cafeteria lacks in variety it makes up for in authenticity. When food is available, it often reflects the honest, hearty flavors of Hamedan province — dishes like aash-e reshteh, a thick herb and legume soup, or simple rice plates paired with stewed lamb. The kitchen leans heavily on regional staples, and if you're fortunate enough to visit during a meal service window, the food is unpretentious and genuinely satisfying in the way only simple, well-seasoned Iranian home cooking can be.

Savvy travelers passing through Nojeh would do well to eat before arriving or plan to head directly into Hamedan city, just a short drive away. The city itself is a wonderland for food lovers — kebab houses along Ekbatan Street, traditional teahouses serving saffron-steeped shirini, and local restaurants dishing out the region's celebrated lamb and walnut stews. Consider your time at Nojeh a reason to explore Hamedan's dining scene rather than a destination in itself for food.

Highlights
Cafeteria-Style Simplicity
Basic but honest hot meals reflect the no-frills character of this military installation.
Regional Hamedan Flavors
Expect hearty aash-e reshteh and lamb stews when cafeteria service is available.
Tea Is Always Ready
Hot black tea with sugar cubes is reliably available and deeply comforting here.
Eat Before You Arrive
Limited airside options mean planning your meal before reaching the base is wise.
Hamedan City Nearby
World-class kebabs and traditional teahouses await just a short drive from the base.
Authentic Over Fancy
Food here is unpretentious regional cooking — honest, filling, and genuinely Iranian.
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Strategic Iranian air base near Hamadan with deep historical roots.

Location
Amirabad, Iran
Nojeh Air Base, designated ICAO code OIHS and IATA code NUJ, is a military airfield located near Hamadan in western Iran. It serves primarily as an Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force installation and is not a commercial passenger airport. The base gained international attention in 1980 when it was the planned staging point for Operation Nojeh, a coup attempt against the Islamic Republic. Its location in the Zagros foothills gives it strategic value for Iranian air defense operations.
Notable facts
  • ›Nojeh Air Base was the planned base for Operation Nojeh, a 1980 coup attempt against Ayatollah Khomeini's government.
  • ›The base is operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force as a military installation.
  • ›It is located near the city of Hamadan in western Iran.
  • ›The airfield is not open to commercial civilian air traffic.
  • ›Its elevated position in the Zagros region provides strategic coverage of western Iran.
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About on Wikipedia

Hamadan Airbase

Military air base in Iran

Hamadan Airbase or Shahrokhi Airbase or Noje Airbase is an Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) base located 47 km north of Hamadan in the Central District of Kabudarahang County, Hamadan province. The airbase is named after Captain Mohammad Noje who became, on 16 August 1979, the first IRIAF…

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