Sardar-e-Jangal Airport

OIGG / RAS

Rasht, IR

Last Updated
Apr 22, 14:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 13 hours ago
14:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
20°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 12°C
8 kt
70°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIGG 221400Z 07008KT 9999 FEW030 20/12 Q1010

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: -40 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
2,960 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with few clouds at 3,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 12.5 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east-northeast (70°) at 8 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 8-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 20°C (68°F) with a dewpoint of 12°C, indicating moderate moisture conditions.

Forecast Outlook

The TAF forecast covers the next 9 hours. IFR conditions are expected to persist or develop. An instrument rating and IFR flight plan are recommended. Expected weather includes: Mist. Temporary IFR conditions are forecast with Mist between 00:00Z and 03:00Z.

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.

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF OIGG 222310Z 2300/2309 14008KT 5000 BR FEW025 TEMPO 2300/2303 3000 BR BKN010 BECMG 2303/2305 7000 SCT035
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
02:30Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 140° 8 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Mist
03:00Z BECMG
+1h
MVFR
Visibility: 7 km

24-Hour Weather Evolution

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IGG
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
9,571 ft 148 ft ASP 93°
7.5 kt 2.7 kt
20° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OIGG

5,050 observations | Sep 2025 - Apr 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
46.4%
MVFR
25.9%
IFR
23.1%
LIFR
4.6%

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport is frequently affected by reduced visibility conditions, with VFR weather only 46.4% of the time and IFR/LIFR conditions occurring in 27.7% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the W averaging 7 knots. Calm conditions occur 44.7% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -1°C to 34°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are January, October, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: W (270°)
Average Speed: 7 kt
Maximum Recorded: 25 kt
Calm Winds: 44.7%
Direction Distribution:
N
5.6%
NE
4.9%
E
4.2%
SE
1.1%
S
5.1%
SW
5.1%
W
22%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 15°C
Range: -1°C to 34°C
-1°C 34°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 2.3%

Best Months for VFR

January October February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 3.6 kt

Statistics computed from 5,050 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Apr 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIGG
IATA Code: RAS
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: -40 ft MSL

Location

City: Rasht
Country: IR
Latitude: 37.323333°
Longitude: 49.617778°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 9,571 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Sardar-e-Jangal Airport

Overview

Sardar-e-Jangal Airport serves the Rasht region in Iran, positioned at a unique negative elevation of -40 ft MSL. This medium-sized airport provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local Gilan province, supporting regional transportation and connectivity needs in northern Iran.

Flying Conditions

Pilots can expect predominantly favorable visual flight conditions, with 44.5% VFR days and an additional 26.2% marginal VFR conditions. Wind patterns are predominantly westerly at 270° with an average speed of 6.9 knots, and notably calm 49.5% of the time, providing stable approach conditions across the majority of observations.

Notable Features

The airport features a single asphalt runway (09/27) measuring 9,571 feet in length, suitable for medium-sized aircraft operations. Its geographic location near the Caspian Sea coast suggests potential for rapid weather transitions and the need for careful pre-flight weather monitoring, particularly given the temperature range from -1°C to 30°C.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 demonstrates 100% favorable wind alignment and minimal average crosswind of 3.3 knots. January, September, and October represent the statistically best months for visual flight conditions, with consistently clear weather and minimal fog occurrence (only 2.3% 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.