Sabzevar National Airport

OIMS / AFZ

Sabzevar, IR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 12 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 5°C
10 kt
90°
10+ km
Visibility
3,500 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIMS 041500Z 09010KT 9999 FEW030CB BKN035 13/05 Q1018

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,010 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 3,500 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,010 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,510 ft AMSL

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IMS
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
10,428 ft 148 ft ASP 94°
10.0 kt 0.0 kt
0° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIMS

2,207 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
83.5%
MVFR
9.8%
IFR
5.6%
LIFR
1%

Sabzevar National Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 83.5% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 9.8 knots. Calm conditions occur 15% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 9.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 15%
Direction Distribution:
N
6%
NE
25.1%
E
23.5%
SE
1.7%
S
3.3%
SW
11.3%
W
11.3%
NW
2.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 14.2°C
Range: -7°C to 39°C
-7°C 39°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.6%

Best Months for VFR

March October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 2,207 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sabzevar National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIMS
IATA Code: AFZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,010 ft MSL

Location

City: Sabzevar
Country: IR
Latitude: 36.168098°
Longitude: 57.595200°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 10,428 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sabzevar National Airport

Overview

Sabzevar National Airport serves the city of Sabzevar in northeastern Iran, positioned at an elevation of 3010 feet above mean sea level. The airport supports regional transportation with a substantial 10,428-foot asphalt runway capable of handling medium-sized aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sabzevar demonstrate highly favorable VFR flying conditions, with 83.9% of observed periods supporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences predominantly eastern winds averaging 10 knots, with temperatures ranging from -7°C to 39°C and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles. Autumn months (September, October, November) consistently provide the most stable flying weather.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 36.168098, 57.595200, Sabzevar National Airport sits in a region with predictable wind patterns predominantly from the east (90 degrees). The airport experiences wind calm conditions 13.6% of the time, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 30 knots. Terrain and elevation suggest a high-altitude environment requiring standard mountain flying considerations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 offers exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 4 knots. Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions, particularly during autumn months when meteorological stability is highest. The extended 10,428-foot runway provides ample landing and takeoff distance for most aircraft types.

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.