Gachsaran Airport

OIAH / GCH

Gachsaran, IR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 54 min ago
03:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 9°C
6 kt
120°
8 km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIAH 040300Z 12006KT 090V180 8000 -RA FEW035CB SCT040 BKN100 12/09 Q1012

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 2,414 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
5,914 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,414 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
12,414 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IAH
12 ✈️
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
6,070 ft 148 ft ASP 124°
6.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIAH

3,939 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
71.9%
MVFR
26.1%
IFR
1.3%
LIFR
0.6%

Gachsaran Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 71.9% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 1.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 50% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -3°C to 41°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 50%
Direction Distribution:
N
0.6%
NE
0.3%
E
3.8%
SE
17.2%
S
3.5%
SW
3%
W
18.4%
NW
3.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 17.6°C
Range: -3°C to 41°C
-3°C 41°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 1.7%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 3,939 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Gachsaran Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIAH
IATA Code: GCH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 2,414 ft MSL

Location

City: Gachsaran
Country: IR
Latitude: 30.333869°
Longitude: 50.833796°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 6,070 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Gachsaran Airport

Overview

Gachsaran Airport serves the Gachsaran region in Iran, situated at an elevation of 2,414 feet above mean sea level. The medium-sized airport provides critical transportation infrastructure in this southwestern Iranian location, positioned at coordinates 30.333869, 50.833796. Its single runway 12/30 extends 6,070 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting regional aviation needs.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 72.1% of recordings showing good visual flight rules and an additional 26.6% in marginal VFR. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270 degrees, averaging 5.6 knots with occasional peaks to 17 knots, though calm conditions occur nearly half the time (49.6%). Temperature variability is significant, ranging from -3°C to 41°C with an average of 18.7°C.

Notable Features

The airport's terrain suggests a moderate elevation environment typical of southwestern Iran. Runway 12/30 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and minimal average crosswind of just 2.2 knots. Visibility consistently remains excellent, with an average of 10 statute miles and extremely rare instances of reduced visibility.

Approach Considerations

September through November represent the most consistent VFR months for operations at Gachsaran Airport. Pilots can expect reliable approach conditions with minimal meteorological interference, as evidenced by less than 1.4% fog occurrences and zero recorded instances of visibility below 3 statute miles. The westerly prevailing winds suggest runway 12/30 will typically offer the most favorable approach conditions.

Data Sources & Accuracy: Airport information sourced from OurAirports.com, a collaborative database of worldwide airport data. Weather data from official aviation weather services including NOAA Aviation Weather Center and international METAR/TAF providers. Information is updated regularly but pilots should always verify current conditions and NOTAMs through official channels before flight operations.

Official Data Sources

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NOTAMs FAA NOTAM System • ICAO NOTAM Distribution
Last updated: Jan 1, 1970 12:00 AM UTC

Disclaimer: Data is provided for informational purposes only. Pilots must verify all information through official sources before flight operations. Weather conditions change rapidly; always obtain a current briefing from approved weather services.