Mahshahr Airport

OIAM / MRX

Mahshahr, IR

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Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 1°C
6 kt
330°
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Ceiling
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METAR OIAM 041500Z 33006KT CAVOK 20/01 Q1018

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IAM
14
32 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 14/32
Active: 32
8,874 ft 148 ft ASP 137°
5.9 kt 1.0 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 - OIAM

3,816 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
55.8%
MVFR
21.8%
IFR
18.3%
LIFR
4.1%

Mahshahr Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 55.8% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 22.4% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.6 knots. Calm conditions occur 35.3% of the time. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 47°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, September.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.6 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 35.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
0.7%
E
4.9%
SE
9.2%
S
5.9%
SW
2.7%
W
5.8%
NW
27.9%

Temperature Range

Average: 20.6°C
Range: 1°C to 47°C
1°C 47°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 3.2%

Best Months for VFR

March October September

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 14/32
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 2.6 kt

Statistics computed from 3,816 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Mahshahr Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIAM
IATA Code: MRX
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 8 ft MSL

Location

City: Mahshahr
Country: IR
Latitude: 30.556200°
Longitude: 49.151901°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-3

Runway Information

Runway 14/32
Length: 8,874 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Mahshahr Airport

Overview

Mahshahr Airport serves the industrial region of southwestern Iran, located in Khuzestan Province near the Persian Gulf. Positioned at 8 feet above mean sea level, the airport provides critical infrastructure for regional transportation and industrial logistics in this petroleum-rich area.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly favorable VFR conditions 56.1% of the time, with MVFR conditions present for an additional 21.1% of observations. Temperature extremes range from 1°C to 47°C, with an average of 21.3°C, suggesting significant thermal variations that pilots must consider during flight planning.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (14/32) measuring 8,874 feet in length, providing substantial operational flexibility for various aircraft types. Wind patterns are predominantly from the northwest (315°) at an average of 7.3 knots, with calm conditions occurring 36.6% of the time.

Approach Considerations

Runway 14/32 offers 100% favorable wind alignment, with an average crosswind of only 2.6 knots. October, September, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months, presenting optimal conditions for approach and departure operations.

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.

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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.