Bam Airport

OIKM / BXR

Bam, IR

Last Updated
Feb 28, 03:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 110 hours ago
03:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
15°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
8 kt
280°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
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QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIKM 280300Z 28008KT CAVOK 15/M03 Q1011

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IKM
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
11,107 ft 148 ft ASP 122°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIKM

557 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
95.2%
MVFR
2.2%
IFR
2.7%
LIFR
0%

Bam Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 95.2% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 9.8 knots. Temperature extremes range from 4°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, November, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 24 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.2%
NE
6.9%
E
3.6%
SE
3.4%
S
2.5%
SW
2.7%
W
45.9%
NW
15.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 16.7°C
Range: 4°C to 39°C
4°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September November January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.8 kt

Statistics computed from 557 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Bam Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIKM
IATA Code: BXR
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,231 ft MSL

Location

City: Bam
Country: IR
Latitude: 29.084200°
Longitude: 58.450001°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 11,107 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Bam Airport

Overview

Bam Airport (OIKM) serves the city of Bam in Iran, situated at an elevation of 3,231 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in this region of southeastern Iran, supporting regional transportation and local operational needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly VFR conditions, with 93.8% of observations presenting clear flying weather. Wind patterns are consistently westerly at 270 degrees, averaging 9.6 knots with occasional gusts up to 22 knots. Temperature ranges from 4°C to 39°C, with optimal VFR flying conditions typically observed in September, November, and January.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 29.084200, 58.450001, Bam Airport features a single runway (12/30) extending 11,107 feet with an asphalted surface. The airport's elevation and geographic positioning suggest a terrain environment typical of Iran's southeastern plateau, which may introduce specific wind and visibility considerations for pilots.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions present 100% of the time. Crosswind components average only 5 knots, providing predictable approach and landing characteristics. Pilots can expect consistently high visibility averaging 10 statute miles, facilitating straightforward navigation and approach 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

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.