Shahid Sadooghi Airport

OIYY / AZD

Yazd, IR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 35 min ago
15:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
12°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -6°C
3 kt
160°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
344 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIYY 041500Z COR 16003KT 9999 SCT030CB 12/M06 Q1016 A3001

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 4,054 ft
SCT 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT (CB)
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,054 ft AMSL
QNH
344 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
209 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,054 ft)
Pressure Alt
24,132 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 24,745 ft (High - Reduced Performance)
ISA Deviation: +5.1°C

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IYY
13 ✈️
31

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 13
13,446 ft 148 ft ASP 133°
2.6 kt 1.5 kt
30° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIYY

6,140 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
61.2%
MVFR
30.6%
IFR
6.4%
LIFR
1.9%

Shahid Sadooghi Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 61.2% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 8.3% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the SE averaging 4.7 knots, with gusts recorded up to 31 knots. Temperature extremes range from -4°C to 40°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are February, January, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: SE (135°)
Average Speed: 4.7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 31 kt
Calm Winds: 4.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.9%
NE
2.8%
E
11%
SE
21.7%
S
8.4%
SW
11.6%
W
15.2%
NW
17.1%

Temperature Range

Average: 16°C
Range: -4°C to 40°C
-4°C 40°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

February January September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 13/31
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.1 kt

Statistics computed from 6,140 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Shahid Sadooghi Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIYY
IATA Code: AZD
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,054 ft MSL

Location

City: Yazd
Country: IR
Latitude: 31.904900°
Longitude: 54.276501°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 13,446 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Shahid Sadooghi Airport

Overview

Shahid Sadooghi Airport serves the city of Yazd in central Iran, positioned at an elevation of 4054 feet MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, connecting Yazd with other domestic and potentially regional destinations. Its substantial runway of 13,446 feet supports a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Shahid Sadooghi are predominantly visual flight rules (VFR), with 56.1% of observations supporting clear conditions. Marginal VFR occurs in 33.9% of cases, while instrument flight rules are less frequent. Winds are consistently from the southeast at an average of 4.5 knots, with occasional stronger gusts up to 31 knots, and calm conditions present 4.5% of the time.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation of 4054 feet requires pilots to consider density altitude effects, particularly during warmer months when temperatures can reach up to 40°C. The surrounding terrain is characteristic of central Iran's plateau region, with potential for thermal and wind variations. The single runway (13/31) provides consistent wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions.

Approach Considerations

Runway 13/31 offers excellent wind alignment, with an average crosswind of just 2 knots. Pilots can expect generally stable approach conditions, with excellent visibility averaging 10 statute miles. January, September, and November represent the most favorable months for visual flying, offering the most consistent weather patterns for arrivals and departures.

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
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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.