Urmia Airport

OITR / OMH

Urmia, IR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 09:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 34 min ago
09:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
2 kt
40°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
344 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OITR 040900Z 04002KT 9999 FEW035CB SCT040 BKN100 04/M07 Q1015 A2998

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,343 ft
FEW 3,500 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 4,000 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,500 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,843 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
8,343 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
14,343 ft AMSL
QNH
344 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
199 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,343 ft)
Pressure Alt
24,421 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 24,143 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: -2.3°C

Forecast (TAF)

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Raw TAF
TAF OITR 040530Z 0406/0512 27006KT 7000 FEW030 BECMG 0415/0417 FEW030CB SCT040 BKN100 TEMPO 0418/0424 4000 BR BKN015 SCT030CB TEMPO 0500/0506 32016KT 2000 SNRA BR SCT030CB SCT035 OVC090
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
09:34Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 270° 6 kt
Visibility: 7 km
15:00Z BECMG
+6h
MVFR
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+9h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Ceiling: 1,500 ft
Mist

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ITR
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
10,658 ft 148 ft ASP 33°
2.0 kt 0.3 kt
10° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OITR

5,527 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61%
MVFR
18.5%
IFR
15.1%
LIFR
5.5%

Urmia Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 20.6% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 5.2 knots, with gusts recorded up to 39 knots. Temperature extremes range from -12°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are September, March, October.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 5.2 kt
Maximum Recorded: 39 kt
Calm Winds: 5.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.8%
NE
10.9%
E
12.5%
SE
6.6%
S
5.9%
SW
10.8%
W
34.9%
NW
5.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.9°C
Range: -12°C to 30°C
-12°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

September March October

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.3 kt

Statistics computed from 5,527 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Urmia Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OITR
IATA Code: OMH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,343 ft MSL

Location

City: Urmia
Country: IR
Latitude: 37.668098°
Longitude: 45.068699°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 10,658 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Urmia Airport

Overview

Urmia Airport serves the northwestern Iranian city of Urmia, situated at an elevation of 4343 ft MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical regional aviation infrastructure, connecting the urban center with broader transportation networks in a strategically important geographical region.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Urmia Airport demonstrate significant variability, with visual flight rules (VFR) prevailing 58.7% of the time and instrument meteorological conditions occurring in 22.4% of observations. Temperature ranges extensively from -12°C to 30°C, with an average of 7.7°C, suggesting pilots should be prepared for diverse thermal environments throughout the year.

Notable Features

The airport features a substantial runway 03/21 measuring 10,658 feet in length, constructed with asphalt surface. Its geographic coordinates at 37.668098, 45.068699 place it in a region characterized by western prevailing winds averaging 5 knots, with occasional gusts reaching up to 39 knots and calm conditions present 5.3% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 03/21 demonstrates optimal wind alignment, with favorable wind conditions 100% of the time and an average crosswind component of merely 3.3 knots. Pilots can expect most favorable visual flight conditions during September, October, and January, with consistent visibility averaging 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility.

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

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.