Ardabil Airport

OITL / ADU

Ardabil, IR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 13:00Z

Current Weather

Display Units
Recent 56 min ago
13:00Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
3°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: 0°C
21 kt
60°
--
Visibility
Ceiling
Unlimited
1016 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR OITL 041300Z 06021KT CAVOK 03/M00 Q1016 NOSIG
QNH
1016 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
872 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (4,315 ft)
Pressure Alt
4,233 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 3,829 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.4°C

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ITL
15 ✈️
33

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 15/33
Active: 15
10,823 ft 148 ft PEM 149°
0.0 kt 21.0 kt
90° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Weather Statistics - OITL

4,868 observations | Sep 2025 - Mar 2026

Flight Rules Distribution

VFR
74.5%
MVFR
9.3%
IFR
9.8%
LIFR
6.4%

Ardabil Airport typically experiences VFR conditions 74.5% of the time, though instrument-rated pilots will find IFR weather present approximately 16.2% of observations. Prevailing winds are from the E averaging 12.1 knots, with gusts recorded up to 41 knots. Temperature extremes range from -27°C to 30°C, reflecting significant seasonal variation. Fog is a notable factor, occurring in approximately 40.5% of observations, with visibility below 3 SM in 0% of reports. The best months for VFR flying are November, January, February.

Wind Analysis

Prevailing Direction: E (90°)
Average Speed: 12.1 kt
Maximum Recorded: 41 kt
Calm Winds: 9.4%
Direction Distribution:
N
3.3%
NE
9.9%
E
26%
SE
2.7%
S
16.5%
SW
14.5%
W
10.1%
NW
7.5%

Temperature Range

Average: 6.1°C
Range: -27°C to 30°C
-27°C 30°C

Visibility

Average: 10 SM
Below 3 SM: 0%
Fog Frequency: 40.5%

Best Months for VFR

November January February

Runway Wind Analysis

Runway 15/33
Favorable wind: 100%
Avg crosswind: 9.9 kt

Statistics computed from 4,868 METAR observations (Sep 2025 - Mar 2026). Data sourced from official aviation weather services. Updated daily.

Ardabil Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OITL
IATA Code: ADU
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 4,315 ft MSL

Location

City: Ardabil
Country: IR
Latitude: 38.325699°
Longitude: 48.424400°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 15/33
Length: 10,823 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: PEM
ILS: No

Nearby Airports

VFR MVFR IFR LIFR No Data

About Ardabil Airport

Overview

Ardabil Airport serves the city of Ardabil in northwestern Iran, situated at an elevation of 4,315 feet MSL. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the region, supporting both commercial and potential military operations in this strategically located area of Iran.

Flying Conditions

Weather conditions at Ardabil Airport demonstrate significant variability, with Visual Flight Rules (VFR) conditions prevailing 72.1% of the time. Winter months present challenging environments, with temperatures ranging from -27°C to 30°C and frequent fog events occurring in 45.8% of observations. Pilots should anticipate predominantly easterly winds averaging 11.4 knots, with occasional gusts up to 41 knots.

Notable Features

The airport's single runway (15/33) extends 10,823 feet and is constructed with a permanent (PEM) surface. Its geographical location at coordinates 38.325699, 48.424400 places it in a region with potentially complex terrain and meteorological interactions typical of northwestern Iranian landscapes. The high elevation of 4,315 feet MSL will impact aircraft performance characteristics, particularly during temperature extremes.

Approach Considerations

Runway 15/33 offers favorable wind alignment 100% of the time, with an average crosswind component of 9.4 knots. November, December, and January represent the most consistently favorable VFR months for operations. Pilots should be prepared for potential visibility and wind challenges, particularly during seasonal transitions and when fog is prevalent.

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

Weather NOAA Aviation Weather Center • International METAR/TAF Network
Airports OurAirports.com • Public domain airport database
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.