Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport

OIAW / AWZ

Ahvaz, IR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
2 kt
Variable
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIAW 041700Z VRB02KT CAVOK 15/M04 Q1019

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OIAW 041110Z 0412/0518 30008KT 7000 FEW030 TEMPO 0412/0415 FEW030CB SCT040 TEMPO 0506/0512 24016KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
21:38Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 300° 8 kt
Visibility: 7 km
06:00Z TEMPO
+9h
VFR 240° 16 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IAW
12
30

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
12/30 11,149 ft 148 ft ASP 124° No wind data
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIAW

6,585 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
48%
MVFR
32.6%
IFR
16.3%
LIFR
3.1%

Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 48% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 19.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 4.3 knots. Calm conditions occur 10.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 2°C to 47°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, September, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 4.3 kt
Maximum Recorded: 17 kt
Calm Winds: 10.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.6%
NE
5.4%
E
9.6%
SE
9.3%
S
9.4%
SW
3.2%
W
18.1%
NW
27.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 21.6°C
Range: 2°C to 47°C
2°C 47°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March September October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 1.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,585 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIAW
IATA Code: AWZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 66 ft MSL

Location

City: Ahvaz
Country: IR
Latitude: 31.337400°
Longitude: 48.762001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 11,149 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport

Overview

Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani International Airport serves Ahvaz, located in southwestern Iran at an elevation of 66 feet MSL. The airport provides critical regional connectivity with its single runway 12/30, which spans 11,149 feet and is constructed with asphalt surface.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at OIAW demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) predominating at 45.5% of observations. Temperature ranges dramatically from 2°C to 47°C, with an average of 22.4°C, creating potential challenging thermal conditions for pilots. September, October, and January offer the most consistently favorable visual flying conditions.

Notable Features

The airport experiences predominantly northwest winds at 315 degrees, with an average speed of 4 knots and maximum gusts reaching 16 knots. Calm wind conditions occur in 10.5% of observations, and visibility typically remains excellent at an average of 10 statute miles, with fog present in only 1.8% of recorded periods.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates highly favorable wind alignment, with 100% wind compatibility and minimal average crosswind of just 1.5 knots. Instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) are present in 20.4% of observations, with IFR and LIFR conditions combining to require careful approach planning during less stable weather periods.

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.