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| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Heading | Wind Component |
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✈️ 12/30
Active: 12
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6,070 ft | 148 ft | ASP | 124° |
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Weather Statistics - OIAH
3,939 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026Flight Rules Distribution
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.
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Statistics computed from 3,939 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.
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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.
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