Shahid Madani International Airport, previously named as Tabriz International Airport, is in the northwest of Tabriz city at an altitude of 1494 meters above sea level on a land area of 529 hectares. It was constructed in 1950 with the mission of providing airport, navigation and aviation services to accept domestic and international flights for passenger and cargo transport.Tabriz International Airport is located northwest of Tabriz, East Azerbaijan Province. This international airport has an area of 420 hectares. Due to locating in the airspace of Iran to Europe and the Middle East, this operating airport is one of the most important airports of Iran. Tabriz Airport is equipped to the ILS, DME, DVOR, and NDB system. ILS device is used for low visibility, storm, and inclement weather. This airport was operated 14,236 flights.