Zanjan Airport

OITZ / JWN

Zanjan, IR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 7 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
4°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -12°C
6 kt
240°
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Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
343 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OITZ 041500Z 24006KT CAVOK 04/M12 Q1014 A2997
QNH
343 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
164 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (5,382 ft)
Pressure Alt
25,490 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 25,462 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: -0.2°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ITZ
12
30 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 12/30
Active: 30
9,840 ft 148 ft ASP 126°
3.0 kt 5.2 kt
60° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OITZ

2,107 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
94.7%
MVFR
3.9%
IFR
0.7%
LIFR
0.7%

Zanjan Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 94.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.5 knots, with gusts recorded up to 43 knots. Temperature extremes range from -18°C to 33°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 43 kt
Calm Winds: 2.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
5%
NE
2.8%
E
12.5%
SE
19.9%
S
21.9%
SW
13.2%
W
11.2%
NW
11.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 10°C
Range: -18°C to 33°C
-18°C 33°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.8%

Best Months for VFR

November October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 12/30
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.7 kt

Statistics computed from 2,107 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Zanjan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OITZ
IATA Code: JWN
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 5,382 ft MSL

Location

City: Zanjan
Country: IR
Latitude: 36.773701°
Longitude: 48.359402°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 12/30
Length: 9,840 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Zanjan Airport

Overview

Zanjan Airport serves the city of Zanjan in northwestern Iran, situated at a substantial elevation of 5382 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport with a single runway 12/30 measuring 9840 feet in length, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region's transportation needs.

Flying Conditions

The airport experiences predominantly favorable VFR conditions, with 94.3% of observations indicating good visual flight rules. Temperature variations are significant, ranging from -18°C to 33°C, with an average of 11.1°C. Wind patterns are consistently from the southeast at an average of 7.3 knots, with occasional gusts up to 43 knots.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 36.773701, 48.359402, Zanjan Airport is positioned in a terrain that presents potential wind and elevation challenges for pilots. The airport's high elevation and southeastern wind patterns require careful planning and awareness of potential mechanical turbulence and density altitude effects during approach and departure.

Approach Considerations

Runway 12/30 demonstrates excellent wind alignment, with a 100% favorable wind coverage. Average crosswind components are relatively mild at 4.2 knots. Pilots should note the most stable VFR conditions occur during autumn months, particularly in September, October, and November, which offer the most predictable flying weather.

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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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.