Maku National Airport

OITU / IMQ

Showt, IR

Last Updated
Mar 5, 07:00Z

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Currently using: UBBN
Weather Source: Nakhchivan Airport (UBBN)
Distance: 25nm / 46km from OITU

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
07:00Z
☀️ Day
MVFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -7°C
6 kt
220°
8 km
Visibility
8,300 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1022 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UBBN 050700Z 22006KT 8000 SCT033 OVC083 04/M07 Q1022 NOSIG RMK MT OBSC QFE691

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,136 ft
SCT 3,300 ft AGL
OVC 8,300 ft AGL
⛅
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,436 ft AMSL
☁️
OVC
Overcast (8/8 sky coverage)
8,300 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
11,436 ft AMSL
QNH
1022 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
917 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,136 ft)
Pressure Alt
2,874 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,307 ft
ISA Deviation: -4.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UBBN 050500Z 0506/0606 VRB04KT 8000 SCT040 BKN100 TX07/0512Z TNM03/0603Z TEMPO 0506/0510 24014KT 6000 -SHRA SCT030CB OVC080 TEMPO 0510/0518 31012KT TEMPO 0518/0602 03010KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:24Z BASE
+0h
MVFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 8 km
Ceiling: 10,000 ft
10:00Z TEMPO
+3h
VFR 310° 12 kt
18:00Z TEMPO
+11h
VFR 30° 10 kt

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
ITU
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
 10,827 ft 148 ft ASP 0°
↑ 0.0 kt • ↔ 6.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Maku National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OITU
IATA Code: IMQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,136 ft MSL

Location

City: Showt
Country: IR
Latitude: 39.191293°
Longitude: 44.928505°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
220°@6kt
Density Alt
3136ft, 4°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
Regions
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Nearby Airports

UBBN MVFR
Nakhchivan Airport
25nm
46km
UDYE N/A
Erebuni Airport
60nm
111km
UDYZ VFR
Zvartnots International Airport
62nm
116km
LTCT VFR
Iğdır Airport
68nm
126km
VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Maku National Airport

Overview

Maku National Airport serves the northwestern Iranian region near the border with Turkey, situated in the Showt area at an elevation of 3,136 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional transportation and potential military/civil operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 3,136 ft MSL suggests challenging atmospheric conditions, particularly during seasonal temperature variations that can impact aircraft performance. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude effects, especially during warmer months, which can significantly influence takeoff and landing characteristics.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (13/31) with an impressive length of 10,827 feet, constructed with an asphalt surface. Its substantial runway length provides flexibility for various aircraft types and can accommodate larger aircraft operations, with the orientation aligned approximately northeast/southwest.

Approach Considerations

Given the runway's 13/31 orientation, approach and departure paths will be most influenced by winds tracking along the northeast-southwest axis. The extended runway length of 10,827 feet offers substantial margin for safe operations, though pilots should carefully calculate performance parameters considering the airport's significant elevation.

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.

Learn More

Relevant guides based on current conditions at OITU

How to Read METAR Reports
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VFR, MVFR, IFR, and LIFR explained
Current: MVFR conditions
Density Altitude Explained
Critical for high elevation ops
Field elev: 3,136 ft
How to Read TAF Forecasts
Interpret terminal forecasts
TAF available
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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.