Arak Airport

OIHR / AJK

Araak, IR

Last Updated
Feb 28, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 97 hours ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
16°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -10°C
24 kt
190°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIHR 281000Z 19024KT 9999 FEW035 16/M10 Q1007

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 5,440 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,940 ft AMSL

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IHR
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
9,811 ft 148 ft ASP 79°
8.2 kt 22.6 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIHR

1,599 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
57.6%
MVFR
35.6%
IFR
3.5%
LIFR
3.3%

Arak Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 57.6% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 6.8% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the N averaging 6.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from -9°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: N (0°)
Average Speed: 6.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 3.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.8%
NE
13.3%
E
10.9%
SE
5.8%
S
9.3%
SW
9.1%
W
17.6%
NW
9.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 11.3°C
Range: -9°C to 37°C
-9°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 4.5%

Best Months for VFR

November October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 1,599 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Arak Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIHR
IATA Code: AJK
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,440 ft MSL

Location

City: Araak
Country: IR
Latitude: 34.138100°
Longitude: 49.847301°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,811 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Arak Airport

Arak Airport (OIHR/AJK) is located in Araak, IR at an elevation of 5,440 feet MSL, making density altitude a consideration for performance planning. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 9,811 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 57.6% of the time based on 1,599 observations, OIHR requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 6.8% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at OIHR come from the N (0°) with an average speed of 6.8 knots. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.6 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are November, October, February, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -9°C (16°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 11.3°C (52°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 29 to 31 inHg (982-1050 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 1,599 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

Official Data Sources

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.