Bandar Lengeh International Airport

OIBL / BDH

Bandar Lengeh, IR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 53 hours ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
MVFR
Flight Rules
23°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 13°C
8 kt
360°
8 km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIBL 041700Z 36008KT 8000 FEW030 BKN100 23/13 Q1015

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 67 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
3,067 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
10,067 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IBL
08 ✈️
26

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
8,203 ft 148 ft ASP 82°
1.4 kt 7.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIBL

3,051 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
29.8%
MVFR
57%
IFR
12.6%
LIFR
0.7%

Bandar Lengeh International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 29.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 13.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.2 knots. Temperature extremes range from 3°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 3.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
10.2%
NE
12.6%
E
17.2%
SE
14.3%
S
10.1%
SW
7.8%
W
12.8%
NW
11.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.5°C
Range: 3°C to 38°C
3°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.1%

Best Months for VFR

January December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.2 kt

Statistics computed from 3,051 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bandar Lengeh International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIBL
IATA Code: BDH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 67 ft MSL

Location

City: Bandar Lengeh
Country: IR
Latitude: 26.532283°
Longitude: 54.824840°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 8,203 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Bandar Lengeh International Airport

Overview

Bandar Lengeh International Airport serves the coastal region of southern Iran, located near the Persian Gulf. Situated at 67 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the Bandar Lengeh area. Its single runway (08/26) extends 8,203 feet with an asphalt surface, supporting medium-sized aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at OIBL predominantly feature marginal VFR (58.7%) and good VFR (29%) environments, with minimal IFR (11.5%) and rare low IFR (0.7%) periods. Easterly winds dominate at an average of 7.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature ranges from 3°C to 38°C, averaging 25.4°C, with January, November, and December offering the most consistent VFR conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's coastal location near 26.5°N, 54.8°E indicates a maritime climate influenced by Persian Gulf dynamics. Wind patterns consistently favor runway 08/26, with 100% wind alignment and minimal average crosswind of 4.2 knots. Visibility remains consistently high, averaging 10 statute miles with no recorded instances of reduced visibility below 3 miles.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect predictable approach conditions with strong easterly wind components. Runway 08/26 provides reliable wind alignment, minimizing crosswind challenges during landing and takeoff. The moderate elevation and stable regional meteorological characteristics contribute to generally straightforward approach and departure procedures.

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.