Sabzevar National Airport

OIMS / AFZ

Sabzevar, IR

Last Updated
May 14, 15:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Stale 9 hours ago
15:00Z

🌙 Night
VFR
Flight Rules
26°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 8°C
18 kt
100°
10+ km
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
--
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OIMS 141500Z 10018KT 9999 FEW030CB SCT200 26/08 Q1008

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,010 ft
FEW 3,000 ft AGL (CB)
SCT 20,000 ft AGL
🌤️
FEW (CB)
Few (1/8-2/8 sky coverage)
3,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
6,010 ft AMSL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
20,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
23,010 ft AMSL

Weather Briefing

VFR

Sabzevar National Airport is currently reporting visual flight rules (VFR) conditions with scattered clouds at 20,000 feet and 10 miles or greater visibility. Note: This observation is 8.7 hours old and conditions may have changed.

Wind Analysis

Winds are from the east (100°) at 18 knots. Runway 09/27 is favored with a 18-knot headwind and 3-knot crosswind component. Student pilots and low-time aviators should exercise caution.

Visibility & Ceiling

Visibility is unrestricted. No ceiling exists. Cloud layers reported: few at 3,000 ft (CB), scattered at 20,000 ft. Caution: cumulonimbus (thunderstorm) clouds reported at 3,000 ft AGL, indicating convective activity in the area.

Temperature & Moisture

Temperature is 26°C (79°F) with a dewpoint of 8°C, indicating very dry conditions. High temperatures at this elevation may result in significant density altitude effects. Pilots should calculate density altitude and adjust performance expectations accordingly.

Pilot Recommendations

Conditions are favorable for visual flight.

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

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Airport Runway Layout

N
IMS
09 ✈️
27

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 09/27
Active: 09
10,428 ft 148 ft ASP 94°
17.7 kt 3.1 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 - OIMS

2,468 observations | Sep 2025 - May 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
84.7%
MVFR
9.3%
IFR
5.1%
LIFR
0.9%

Sabzevar National Airport enjoys predominantly VFR conditions, with visual flight rules prevailing 84.7% of the time. Prevailing winds are from the NE averaging 10.1 knots. Calm conditions occur 14.2% of the time. Temperature extremes range from -7°C to 39°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. The best months for VFR flying are March, October, November.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: NE (45°)
Average Speed: 10.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 30 kt
Calm Winds: 14.2%
Direction Distribution:
N
6.3%
NE
25.1%
E
23.8%
SE
1.9%
S
3.6%
SW
10.8%
W
11.5%
NW
2.8%

Temperature Range

Average: 15.5°C
Range: -7°C to 39°C
-7°C 39°C

Visibility

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

Best Months for VFR

March October November

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 09/27
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 4.1 kt

Statistics computed from 2,468 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - May 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Sabzevar National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OIMS
IATA Code: AFZ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,010 ft MSL

Location

City: Sabzevar
Country: IR
Latitude: 36.168098°
Longitude: 57.595200°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 09/27
Length: 10,428 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Sabzevar National Airport

Overview

Sabzevar National Airport serves the city of Sabzevar in northeastern Iran, positioned at an elevation of 3010 feet above mean sea level. The airport supports regional transportation with a substantial 10,428-foot asphalt runway capable of handling medium-sized aircraft operations.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Sabzevar demonstrate highly favorable VFR flying conditions, with 83.9% of observed periods supporting visual flight rules. The airport experiences predominantly eastern winds averaging 10 knots, with temperatures ranging from -7°C to 39°C and excellent average visibility of 10 statute miles. Autumn months (September, October, November) consistently provide the most stable flying weather.

Notable Features

Located at coordinates 36.168098, 57.595200, Sabzevar National Airport sits in a region with predictable wind patterns predominantly from the east (90 degrees). The airport experiences wind calm conditions 13.6% of the time, with maximum recorded wind speeds reaching 30 knots. Terrain and elevation suggest a high-altitude environment requiring standard mountain flying considerations.

Approach Considerations

Runway 09/27 offers exceptional wind alignment, with 100% favorable wind conditions and an average crosswind of only 4 knots. Pilots can expect consistent approach conditions, particularly during autumn months when meteorological stability is highest. The extended 10,428-foot runway provides ample landing and takeoff distance for most aircraft types.

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.