Zangilan International Airport

UBBZ / ZZE

Zangilan, AZ

Last Updated
Apr 18, 07:30Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 14 min ago
07:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
13°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 6°C
6 kt
60°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UBBZ 180730Z 06006KT 350V130 9999 SCT200 13/06 Q1016 NOSIG

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 1,320 ft
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
21,320 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Zangilan International Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (60°) at 6 knots. Runway 03/21 is favored with a 5-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: scattered at 20,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 13°C (55°F) with a dewpoint of 6°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. Conditions are expected to fluctuate between VFR and MVFR. VFR pilots should be prepared for deteriorating conditions. Temporary MVFR conditions are forecast between 08:00Z and 15:00Z.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight. The forecast indicates conditions may deteriorate. Ensure you have fuel reserves and a viable alternate airport.

This briefing is generated from real-time METAR and TAF data. Always verify with official sources before flight.

QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
972 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (1,320 ft)
Pressure Alt
1,238 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 1,315 ft
ISA Deviation: +0.6°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UBBZ 180500Z 1806/1815 04005KT 9999 SCT030 SCT100 TEMPO 1808/1815 08010KT FEW040CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:43Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 5 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
08:00Z TEMPO
+1h
MVFR 80° 10 kt

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
5.2 kt 3.0 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 - UBBZ

9,744 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
76.5%
MVFR
12.7%
IFR
6.1%
LIFR
4.8%

Zangilan International Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 76.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 10.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 8.1 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, April, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 8.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 35 kt
Calm Winds: 5.6%
Direction Distribution:
N
17.9%
NE
22.5%
E
4.4%
SE
1.6%
S
15.8%
SW
9.9%
W
8.5%
NW
13.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 10°C
Range: -6°C to 30°C
-6°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 0.5%

Best Months for VFR

October April September

Runway Wind Analysis

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

Statistics computed from 9,744 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 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

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 9,744 weather observations shows UBBZ maintains VFR conditions 76.5% of the time, with marginal VFR accounting for 12.7% and IFR/LIFR conditions present in 10.9% of reports.

Wind Patterns & Runway Selection

Prevailing winds at UBBZ come from the NE (45°) with an average speed of 8.1 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, April, September, when clear skies are most prevalent. Temperatures at the field range from -6°C (21°F) to 30°C (86°F), averaging 10°C (50°F). Altimeter settings typically range from 10 to 10.39 inHg (339-352 hPa).

Data Sources: Airport data from OurAirports.com. Weather statistics derived from 9,744 official METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Pilots should always verify current conditions through official channels before flight.

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.