VIP trial flight to new airport on Hendorabi Island, Iran

Imagery of publicized trial flight on 24JAN2017 from Kish International Airport (KIH / OIBK) to new airport at Hendorabi Island in the Persian Gulf. [Photographer: Hossein Tahavori]

On final approach to new airport at Hendorabi Island is Pouya Air Harbin Y12-II high wing twin-engine turboprop utility aircraft.

Pouya Air Harbin Y12-II taxiing at newly constructed airport at Hendorabi Island

Eighteen VIP passengers disembark Pouya Air Harbin Y12-II utility aircraft

Curiously, aircraft bears the incomplete registration EP-PUx. Livery is similar but not exactly same as EP-PUH. Note: U.S. Treasury considers Pouya Air an extension of IRGC-QF for its part in supplying armed forces supporting the Syrian Arab Republic and is therefor subject to sanctions.

Control tower under construction at Hendorabi Island's new airport facility. Visible to the right is Bell 212 Twin Huey reg. EP-PGF, operated by Persian Gulf Aviation Service Co. (PASCO).

Newly constructed terminal building at Hendorabi Island's new airport facility

Interior detail of yet to be occupied terminal building at Hendorabi Island's new airport facility

Close-up of Bachert-type airport crash tender (No. 7) based on Mercedes-Benz NG platform

Runway length at Hendorabi Island reportedly 1450 meters, attracting short-haul regional airline aircraft such as Fokker 50 and ATR-72.

Aerial view with proximity to coast, of new airport at  Hendorabi Island, Iran

Google map location for Hendorabi Island, Iran