Birjand International Airport

OIMB / XBJ

Birjand, IR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 30 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 4°C
6 kt
140°
10+ km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
345 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIMB 040900Z 14006KT 9999 FEW030TCU SCT035 OVC090 17/04 Q1018 A3008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,952 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (TCU)
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
OVC 9,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (TCU)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,952 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,452 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,952 ft AMSL
QNH
345 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
180 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,952 ft)
Pressure Alt
25,000 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 26,428 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +11.9°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IMB
08 ✈️
26
10 ✈️
28

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 08
7,093 ft 82 ft ASP 78°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
✈️ 10/28
Active: 10
9,521 ft 148 ft ASP 98°
4.6 kt 3.9 kt
40° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIMB

3,872 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
92.8%
MVFR
6%
IFR
0.9%
LIFR
0.3%

Birjand International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 92.8% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 7.4 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, November, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 7.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 7.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
7%
NE
5.9%
E
37.4%
SE
16.6%
S
2.2%
SW
3.4%
W
13.1%
NW
7.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.2°C
Range: -11°C to 37°C
-11°C 37°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March November October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.5 kt
Runway 10/28
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.9 kt

Statistics computed from 3,872 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Birjand International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIMB
IATA Code: XBJ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,952 ft MSL

Location

City: Birjand
Country: IR
Latitude: 32.896525°
Longitude: 59.281258°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 7,093 ft
Width: 82 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 10/28
Length: 9,521 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Birjand International Airport

Overview

Birjand International Airport serves the urban center of Birjand in southeastern Iran. Located at an elevation of 4,952 feet MSL, the airport provides medium-sized airport infrastructure with two substantial asphalted runways. Its strategic location supports regional transportation and connectivity in this mountainous area of Iran.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences highly predictable VFR conditions, with 93% of observations showing visual flight rules. Temperature ranges from -11°C to 37°C, creating diverse seasonal flying environments. Prevailing winds from the east (90 degrees) average 7.2 knots, with occasional gusts up to 23 knots, and calm conditions occurring 6.9% of the time.

Notable Features

Situated at a significant elevation of 4,952 feet, Birjand Airport requires careful performance calculations for aircraft operations. Both runways (08/26 and 10/28) offer extensive lengths over 7,000 feet, accommodating a variety of aircraft types. The geographical coordinates (32.896525, 59.281258) place the airport in a region with potential terrain considerations for approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Both primary runways demonstrate exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions. Runway 08/26 experiences an average crosswind of 3.5 knots, while runway 10/28 sees slightly lower crosswind conditions at 2.9 knots. Pilots can expect consistently good visibility averaging 10 statute miles, with minimal instances of reduced visual conditions.

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.