Bandar Abbas International Airport

OIKB / BND

Bandar Abbas, IR

Last Updated
Mar 1, 08:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 83 hours ago
08:00Z

🌙 Night
IFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 18°C
2 kt
Variable
4 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
342 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIKB 010800Z VRB02KT 4000 HZ NSC 26/18 Q1011 A2987
QNH
342 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
341 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (22 ft)
Pressure Alt
20,160 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 21,485 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +11.0°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IKB
03L
21R
03R
21L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
03L/21R 11,341 ft 98 ft ASP 27° No wind data
03R/21L 12,008 ft 148 ft ASP 27° 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 - OIKB

6,879 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
21.2%
MVFR
50.5%
IFR
26.6%
LIFR
1.7%

Bandar Abbas International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 21.2% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 6.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from 8°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, December, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 6.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 2.9%
Direction Distribution:
N
21.8%
NE
13.2%
E
5.8%
SE
4.9%
S
22.5%
SW
19%
W
5.2%
NW
4.6%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.9°C
Range: 8°C to 40°C
8°C 40°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

November December January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03L/21R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt
Runway 03R/21L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.7 kt

Statistics computed from 6,879 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bandar Abbas International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIKB
IATA Code: BND
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 22 ft MSL

Location

City: Bandar Abbas
Country: IR
Latitude: 27.218300°
Longitude: 56.377800°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 03L/21R
Length: 11,341 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 03R/21L
Length: 12,008 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bandar Abbas International Airport

Overview

Bandar Abbas International Airport serves the strategic port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, positioned near the Strait of Hormuz. Located at 22 feet above mean sea level, this medium-sized airport handles significant regional aviation traffic with two substantial asphalt runways capable of supporting diverse aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological observations indicate predominantly moderate visual flight conditions, with 51.1% MVFR and 23.7% VFR conditions. Wind patterns are consistently southern, averaging 6.5 knots with occasional gusts up to 27 knots. Temperature variations are substantial, ranging from 8°C to 40°C, with an average of 24.7°C, which pilots should consider for performance calculations.

Notable Features

The airport features two parallel runways: 03L/21R at 11,341 feet and 03R/21L at 12,008 feet, both with asphalt surfaces. Both runways demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment and minimal average crosswind at 2.8 knots. The airport's coastal location near the Strait of Hormuz suggests potential maritime meteorological influences on local conditions.

Approach Considerations

November through January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Visibility averages 10 statute miles with extremely rare instances of reduced visibility, and negligible fog occurrence (0.1%). Pilots can expect predictable wind conditions from the south, supporting stable approach and departure scenarios on either runway.

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.