Kish International Airport

OIBK / KIH

Kish Island, IR

Last Updated
Feb 28, 11:00Z

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MVFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 14°C
8 kt
260°
5 km
Visibility
Ceiling
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METAR OIBK 281100Z 26008KT 5000 HZ NSC 26/14 Q1008

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IBK
09L
27R ✈️
09R
27L ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09L/27R
Active: 27R
12,004 ft 215 ft ASP 94°
7.9 kt 1.4 kt
10° angle
✈️ 09R/27L
Active: 27L
12,004 ft 148 ft ASP 94°
7.9 kt 1.4 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 - OIBK

4,854 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
42%
MVFR
46.5%
IFR
10.8%
LIFR
0.7%

Kish International Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 42% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 11.5% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 7.5 knots. Temperatures typically range between 13°C and 39°C with an average of 24.6°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 7.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 29 kt
Calm Winds: 9.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
7.5%
NE
6.6%
E
15.7%
SE
10.1%
S
6.4%
SW
5%
W
16.6%
NW
23%

Temperature Range

Average: 24.6°C
Range: 13°C to 39°C
13°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January December November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09L/27R
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt
Runway 09R/27L
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4 kt

Statistics computed from 4,854 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Kish International Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIBK
IATA Code: KIH
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 101 ft MSL

Location

City: Kish Island
Country: IR
Latitude: 26.526199°
Longitude: 53.980202°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 09L/27R
Length: 12,004 ft
Width: 215 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No
Runway 09R/27L
Length: 12,004 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Kish International Airport

Overview

Kish International Airport serves Kish Island, located in the Persian Gulf region of Iran. As a medium-sized airport with two parallel runways each 12,004 feet long, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the island's transportation needs. The airport's strategic location and substantial runway lengths support a variety of aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Meteorological data indicates highly favorable flying conditions, with 87.6% of observations in VFR or MVFR conditions. The airport experiences consistent northwest winds averaging 7.2 knots, with maximum gusts up to 29 knots. Temperature ranges from 13°C to 39°C, with an average of 25.8°C, creating generally stable atmospheric conditions for flight operations.

Notable Features

Situated at 101 feet mean sea level, Kish International Airport offers a relatively flat terrain profile typical of coastal island environments. Both runways (09L/27R and 09R/27L) are asphalted and identically oriented, providing multiple landing options. The airport's wind characteristics demonstrate 100% favorable wind conditions for both runway configurations.

Approach Considerations

Pilots can expect excellent wind alignment for approaches, with consistent northwest winds and minimal crosswind components averaging only 4.1 knots. Visibility consistently remains high, with an average of 10 statute miles and no reported instances of fog. January, November, and December represent the most favorable months for visual flight 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.

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.