Zangilan International Airport

UBBZ / ZZE

Zangilan, AZ

Last Updated
Mar 4, 02:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 25 min ago
02:00Z
🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
2°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -3°C
4 kt
320°
10+ km
Visibility
∞
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UBBZ 040200Z AUTO 32004KT 9999 // NSC 02/M03 Q1018

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UBBZ 040200Z 0403/0412 VRB04KT 9999 SCT080 BECMG 0405/0407 03006KT SCT030 TEMPO 0407/0412 08016KT BKN020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:25Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
05:00Z BECMG
+3h
VFR 30° 6 kt
07:00Z TEMPO
+5h
MVFR 80° 16 kt
Ceiling: 2,000 ft

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
↑
BBZ
03 ✈️
21

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 03/21
Active: 03
 9,843 ft 148 ft ASPH 0°
↑ 1.4 kt • ↔ 3.8 kt
70° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - UBBZ

7,649 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
77.4%
MVFR
13%
IFR
5.3%
LIFR
4.4%

Zangilan International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 9.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.4 knots, with gusts recorded up to 35 knots. Temperature extremes range from -6°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are October, September, January.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.4 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 6.1%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.2%
NE
20.2%
E
4%
SE
1.5%
S
18.2%
SW
10.8%
W
8.2%
NW
13.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 10.1°C
Range: -6°C to 30°C
-6°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.4%

Best Months for VFR

October September January

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 03/21
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.2 kt

Statistics computed from 7,649 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Zangilan International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: UBBZ
IATA Code: ZZE
Type: small airport
Status: active
Elevation: 1,320 ft MSL

Location

City: Zangilan
Country: AZ
Latitude: 39.114430°
Longitude: 46.743920°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 03/21
Length: 9,843 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASPH
ILS: No

Flight Planning Tools

Crosswind
320°@4kt
Density Alt
1320ft, 2°C
Performance
Takeoff/Landing
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About Zangilan International Airport

Zangilan International Airport (UBBZ/ZZE) is located in Zangilan, AZ at an elevation of 1,320 feet MSL. The airport has 1 runway (03/21), with the longest at 9,843 feet.

Weather Profile

Analysis of 7,649 weather observations shows UBBZ maintains VFR conditions 77.4% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 13% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 9.7% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at UBBZ come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 8.4 knots and recorded gusts up to 35 knots. Runway 03/21 offers the lowest average crosswind component at 3.2 knots, making it the preferred choice in typical wind conditions.

Seasonal Considerations

The best months for VFR operations are October, September, January, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 10.1°C (50°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10 to 10.34 inHg (339-350 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 7,649 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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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.