Sahand Airport

OITM / ACP

Maragheh, IR

Last Updated
May 15, 11:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 51 min ago
11:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
17°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
13 kt
310°
10+ km
Visibility
9,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1007 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OITM 151100Z 31013KT 9999 SCT036CB BKN090 17/06 Q1007 RETSRA

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,396 ft
SCT 3,600 ft AGL (CB)
BKN 9,000 ft AGL
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,996 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
9,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,396 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sahand Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with broken clouds at 9,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the northwest (310°) at 13 knots. Runway 26 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 10-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. The ceiling is 9000 feet AGL (broken), well above standard VFR minimums. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,600 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 17°C (63°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating relatively dry 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.

QNH
1007 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
860 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,396 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,584 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,879 ft
ISA Deviation: +10.8°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ITM
08
26 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 08/26
Active: 26
9,614 ft 98 ft ASP 85°
8.4 kt 10.0 kt
50° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OITM

3,584 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
62.6%
MVFR
21.9%
IFR
10.6%
LIFR
4.9%

Sahand Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 62.6% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 15.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 6.1 knots. Temperature extremes range from -11°C to 52°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, October, May.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 6.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 3.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
2.9%
NE
2%
E
38.6%
SE
9.8%
S
13.6%
SW
9.3%
W
14.5%
NW
6.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.2°C
Range: -11°C to 52°C
-11°C 52°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

September October May

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 08/26
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.8 kt

Statistics computed from 3,584 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sahand Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OITM
IATA Code: ACP
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,396 ft MSL

Location

City: Maragheh
Country: IR
Latitude: 37.348000°
Longitude: 46.127899°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 08/26
Length: 9,614 ft
Width: 98 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sahand Airport

Sahand Airport (OITM/ACP) is located in Maragheh, IR at an elevation of 4,396 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (08/26), with the longest at 9,614 feet.

Weather Profile

With VFR conditions only 62.6% of the time based on 3,584 observations, OITM requires careful weather planning. IFR conditions occur in 15.5% of reports, and instrument proficiency is advisable for regular operations here.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at OITM come from the E (90°) with an average speed of 6.1 knots and recorded gusts up to 27 knots. Runway 08/26 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 2.8 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are September, October, May, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -11°C (12°F) to 52°C (126°F), averaging 10.2°C (50°F). High temperatures can significantly impact aircraft performance through increased density altitude. Altimeter settings typically range from 9.96 to 10.22 inHg (337-346 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 3,584 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 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.