Lavan Airport

OIBV / LVP

Lavan Airport, IR

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Feb 28, 14:00Z

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MVFR
Flight Rules
24°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 16°C
10 kt
320°
5 km
Visibility
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METAR OIBV 281400Z 32010KT 5000 HZ NSC 24/16 Q1008

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IBV
11
29 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 11/29
Active: 29
6,815 ft 148 ft ASP 111°
8.7 kt 5.0 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 - OIBV

2,122 observations | Sep 2025 - Feb 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
25.4%
MVFR
45.7%
IFR
28.1%
LIFR
0.8%

Lavan Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 25.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 28.9% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the NW averaging 8.5 knots. Calm conditions occur 21.3% of the time. Temperatures typically range between 14°C and 38°C with an average of 26.3°C. The best months for VFR flying are January, December, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NW (315°)
Average Speed: 8.5 kt
Maximum Recorded: 27 kt
Calm Winds: 21.3%
Direction Distribution:
N
8.1%
NE
7.6%
E
7%
SE
12.7%
S
7.5%
SW
7.5%
W
8.3%
NW
20%

Temperature Range

Average: 26.3°C
Range: 14°C to 38°C
14°C 38°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

January December February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 11/29
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.5 kt

Statistics computed from 2,122 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Feb 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Lavan Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIBV
IATA Code: LVP
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 76 ft MSL

Location

City: Lavan Airport
Country: IR
Latitude: 26.810742°
Longitude: 53.354302°
Time Zone: Etc/GMT-4

Runway Information

Runway 11/29
Length: 6,815 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Lavan Airport

Overview

Lavan Airport serves as a medium-sized airport located at 26.810742, 53.354302 in Iran, situated at 76 feet above mean sea level. The airport features a single asphalt runway (11/29) measuring 6,815 feet in length, supporting regional aviation operations in the Persian Gulf region.

Flying Conditions

Weather observations indicate predominantly marginal VFR conditions, with 48.2% of recorded periods in MVFR and 28.9% in IFR conditions. Wind patterns are consistently from the northwest (315°) at an average of 8.4 knots, with maximum gusts reaching 27 knots and calm periods occurring 21.9% of the time. Temperature variations range from 14°C to 38°C, with an average of 27.4°C.

Notable Features

The airport's geographical positioning in the Persian Gulf region suggests potential maritime influence on local meteorological conditions. Runway 11/29 experiences favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of just 4.6 knots, providing relatively consistent wind conditions for aircraft operations.

Approach Considerations

January, November, and December represent the best VFR months for aircraft operations. Pilots should anticipate generally good visibility, with an average of 10 statute miles and minimal instances of reduced visibility (less than 3 miles occurs 0% of the time). Fog is extremely rare, appearing in only 0.1% of observations.

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.