Zahedan International Airport

OIZH / ZAH

Zahedan, IR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 17:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 5 hours ago
17:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
18°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
4 kt
160°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1019 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIZH 041700Z 16004KT CAVOK 18/06 Q1019 A3010 NOSIG
QNH
1019 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
867 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,564 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,392 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 5,847 ft
ISA Deviation: +12.1°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OIZH 041110Z 0412/0518 20010KT 7000 FEW040 TEMPO 0412/0415 25014G24KT PROB30 4000 SA FEW030CB TEMPO 0415/0421 20018KT BECMG 0503/0505 30008KT
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
22:02Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 200° 10 kt
Visibility: 7 km
22:02Z PROB30
+0h
IFR
Visibility: 4 km
Sand
03:00Z BECMG
+5h
VFR 300° 8 kt

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IZH
17L ✈️
35R
17R ✈️
35L

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 17L/35R
Active: 17L
13,993 ft 148 ft ASP 173°
3.9 kt 0.7 kt
10° angle
✈️ 17R/35L
Active: 17R
13,996 ft 148 ft ASP 173°
3.9 kt 0.7 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 - OIZH

5,512 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
81.9%
MVFR
15.1%
IFR
2.2%
LIFR
0.8%

Zahedan International Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 81.9% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the S averaging 7.8 knots, with gusts recorded up to 32 knots. Temperature extremes range from -8°C to 38°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are November, October, March.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: S (180°)
Average Speed: 7.8 kt
Maximum Recorded: 32 kt
Calm Winds: 9.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
16.7%
NE
15.4%
E
4.2%
SE
8.8%
S
25.2%
SW
11.8%
W
5%
NW
3.2%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.4°C
Range: -8°C to 38°C
-8°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

November October March

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 17L/35R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt
Runway 17R/35L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 5,512 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Zahedan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIZH
IATA Code: ZAH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,564 ft MSL

Location

City: Zahedan
Country: IR
Latitude: 29.475700°
Longitude: 60.906200°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 17L/35R
Length: 13,993 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 17R/35L
Length: 13,996 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Zahedan International Airport

Overview

Zahedan International Airport serves the southeastern Iranian city of Zahedan, located near the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan. As a medium-sized international airport situated at a significant elevation of 4,564 feet MSL, it provides critical aviation infrastructure in a strategically important regional location. The airport features two parallel asphalt runways, each approximately 14,000 feet long, capable of handling a wide range of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Zahedan are predominantly favorable for visual flight, with VFR conditions present 83.2% of the time. The airport experiences a wide temperature range from -8°C to 38°C, with an average temperature of 15.9°C. Wind patterns are consistent from the south at an average of 7.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 29 knots. November, October, and January represent the most favorable months for VFR flying, with optimal visibility and stable atmospheric conditions.

Notable Features

The airport's high elevation and location in southeastern Iran create unique atmospheric conditions for pilots. Both runways (17L/35R and 17R/35L) demonstrate 100% favorable wind alignment, with a consistent average crosswind of 4.1 knots. The geographical positioning suggests potential for challenging terrain and regional meteorological variations that pilots should carefully assess during flight planning.

Approach Considerations

Approach strategies should consider the consistent southerly wind patterns and the airport's significant elevation. With excellent runway lengths of nearly 14,000 feet, the airport provides substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Pilots should anticipate stable wind conditions, with calm periods occurring approximately 10.1% of the time, and prepare for potential temperature-related performance considerations given the wide thermal range.

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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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.