Khoy Airport

OITK / KHY

Khoy, IR

Last Updated
Aug 11, 10:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 20 hours ago
10:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
30°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
10 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OITK 111000Z 31010KT 260V340 9999 FEW035CB SCT040 30/14 Q1014

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,981 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,481 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,981 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Khoy Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 4,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 20.2 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 10 knots. Runway 33 is favored with a 9-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,500 ft (CB), scattered at 4,000 ft. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,500 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 30°C (86°F) with a dewpoint of 14°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

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.

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ITK
15
33 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 33
9,190 ft 98 ft ASP 157°
9.4 kt 3.4 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 - OITK

843 observations | Sep 2025 - Aug 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
65.2%
MVFR
20.4%
IFR
11.7%
LIFR
2.6%

Khoy Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 65.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 14.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 5.9 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are July, August, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 5.9 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 6.9%
Direction Distribution:
E
5.8%
N
17.8%
S
20.3%
W
3.7%
NE
23.4%
NW
4.2%
SE
10.4%
SW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 13.2°C
Range: -12°C to 38°C
-12°C 38°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.2%

Best Months for VFR

July August September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 843 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Khoy Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OITK
IATA Code: KHY
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,981 ft MSL

Location

City: Khoy
Country: IR
Latitude: 38.427502°
Longitude: 44.973598°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 9,190 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Khoy Airport

Khoy Airport (OITK/KHY) is located in Khoy, IR at an elevation of 3,981 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (15/33), with the longest at 9,190 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 65.2% of the time based on 843 observations, OITK requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 14.3% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at OITK come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 5.9 knots. Runway 15/33 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.3 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are July, August, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -12°C (10°F) to 38°C (100°F), averaging 13.2°C (56°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 10.06 to 10.24 inHg (341-347 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 843 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Aug 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.