Shahrud International Airport

OIMJ / RUD

Shahrud, IR

Last Updated
Jun 7, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 11 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 10°C
31 kt
360°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIMJ 071500Z 36031KT 9999 FEW030CB SCT035 20/10 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,215 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,215 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,715 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Shahrud International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 3,500 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 11.3 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the north (360°) at 31 knots. Runway 07/25 is favored with a 11-knot headwind and 29-knot crosswind component. These are strong winds that may exceed crosswind limits for light aircraft.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft (CB), scattered at 3,500 ft. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 10°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IMJ
07 ✈️
25

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 07/25
Active: 07
9,157 ft 148 ft ASP 71°
10.6 kt 29.1 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 - OIMJ

2,254 observations | Sep 2025 - Jun 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
91.1%
MVFR
5.6%
IFR
2.4%
LIFR
0.9%

Shahrud International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 91.1% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 9.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 37°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, April, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 9.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 6.7%
Direction Distribution:
E
9.8%
N
18.9%
S
8.5%
W
5.8%
NE
24.4%
NW
6%
SE
2.1%
SW
17.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 12.5°C
Range: -11°C to 37°C
-11°C 37°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.7%

Best Months for VFR

March April May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 07/25
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 5.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,254 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Shahrud International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIMJ
IATA Code: RUD
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,215 ft MSL

Location

City: Shahrud
Country: IR
Latitude: 36.425301°
Longitude: 55.104198°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 07/25
Length: 9,157 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Shahrud International Airport

Shahrud International Airport (OIMJ/RUD) is located in Shahrud, IR at an elevation of 4,215 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (07/25), with the longest at 9,157 feet.

Weather Profile

Based on 2,254 weather observations, OIMJ experiences excellent VFR conditions 91.1% of the time, making it one of the more weather-reliable airports in its region.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at OIMJ come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 9.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 35 knots. Runway 07/25 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 5.1 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are March, April, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 37°C (99°F), averaging 12.5°C (55°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.03 to 10.18 inHg (340-345 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 2,254 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Jun 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.