Qeshm Dayrestan International Airport

OIKQ / GSM

Dayrestan, IR

Last Updated
Feb 28, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 96 hours ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
25°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 20°C
14 kt
210°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIKQ 281000Z 21014KT 5000 HZ NSC 25/20 Q1009

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IKQ
05
23 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 05/23
Active: 23
13,864 ft 148 ft ASP 49°
13.2 kt 4.8 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 - OIKQ

3,802 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
36.3%
MVFR
45.3%
IFR
16.5%
LIFR
1.9%

Qeshm Dayrestan International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 36.3% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 18.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 17.1% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 10°C and 38°C with an average of 23.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 17.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.9%
NE
9.3%
E
23.3%
SE
7.4%
S
4.2%
SW
13%
W
12.5%
NW
4.3%

Temperature Range

Average: 23.6°C
Range: 10°C to 38°C
10°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

January December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 05/23
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 3,802 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Qeshm Dayrestan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIKQ
IATA Code: GSM
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 45 ft MSL

Location

City: Dayrestan
Country: IR
Latitude: 26.754639°
Longitude: 55.902353°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 05/23
Length: 13,864 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Qeshm Dayrestan International Airport

Qeshm Dayrestan International Airport (OIKQ/GSM) is located in Dayrestan, IR at an elevation of 45 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (05/23), with the longest at 13,864 feet.

Weather Profile

OIKQ is weather-challenged, with VFR conditions just 36.3% of the time across 3,802 observations. IFR/LIFR conditions are present 18.4% of the time, making an instrument rating essential for reliable access.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at OIKQ come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 7.5 knots and recorded gusts up to 29 knots. Calm wind conditions are common (17.1% of observations), allowing flexible runway selection. Runway 05/23 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 4 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are January, December, November, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from 10°C (50°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 23.6°C (74°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.98 to 10.24 inHg (338-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,802 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.