Maku National Airport

OITU / IMQ

Showt, IR

Last Updated
Mar 4, 07:30Z

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Currently using: UBBN
Weather Source: Nakhchivan Airport (UBBN)
Distance: 25nm / 46km from OITU

Current Weather

Display Units
Fresh 16 min ago
07:30Z

☀️ Day
VFR
Flight Rules
5°C
Temperature
Dewpoint: -4°C
4 kt
230°
10+ km
Visibility
10,000 ft
Ceiling
Above Ground Level
1017 hPa
QNH
Altimeter Setting

Raw METAR

METAR UBBN 040730Z 23004KT 9999 SCT046 BKN100 05/M04 Q1017 NOSIG RMK QFE687

Clouds - Visual Profile

12,000ft
9,000ft
6,000ft
3,000ft
Ground
Field Elev: 3,136 ft
SCT 4,600 ft AGL
BKN 10,000 ft AGL
SCT
Scattered (3/8-4/8 sky coverage)
4,600 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
7,736 ft AMSL
☁️
BKN
Broken (5/8-7/8 sky coverage)
10,000 ft
AGL (Above Ground)
13,136 ft AMSL
QNH
1017 hPa
Sea Level Pressure
For altitude above MSL
QFE
912 hPa
Field Pressure
Height above aerodrome (3,136 ft)
Pressure Alt
3,024 ft
QNE Reference
Standard: 1013 hPa
Density Altitude: 2,577 ft
ISA Deviation: -3.7°C

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF UBBN 040457Z 0406/0506 VRB04KT 9999 SCT030 BKN080 TX08/0412Z TN00/0503Z TEMPO 0406/0414 25010KT TEMPO 0418/0504 34012KT 5000 -SHRA BKN020CB OVC020
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
07:46Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 4 kt
Visibility: 10+ km
Ceiling: 8,000 ft
18:00Z TEMPO
+11h
MVFR 340° 12 kt
Visibility: 5 km
Ceiling: 2,000 ft
Light Showers Rain

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Airport Runway Layout

N
ITU
13
31 ✈️

Runway Information

Runway Length Width Surface Heading Wind Component
✈️ 13/31
Active: 31
10,827 ft 148 ft ASP
0.7 kt 3.9 kt
80° angle
🟢 Active Runway: Best headwind component for current conditions
⬆️ Headwind: Favorable wind component
↔️ Crosswind: ≤10kt Safe, 11-15kt Caution, >15kt Challenging

Maku National Airport - Airport Information

Airport Details

ICAO Code: OITU
IATA Code: IMQ
Type: medium airport
Status: active
Elevation: 3,136 ft MSL

Location

City: Showt
Country: IR
Latitude: 39.191293°
Longitude: 44.928505°
Time Zone: Europe/Moscow

Runway Information

Runway 13/31
Length: 10,827 ft
Width: 148 ft
Surface: ASP
ILS: No

About Maku National Airport

Overview

Maku National Airport serves the northwestern Iranian region near the border with Turkey, situated in the Showt area at an elevation of 3,136 feet above mean sea level. As a medium-sized airport, it provides critical aviation infrastructure for the local area, supporting regional transportation and potential military/civil operations.

Flying Conditions

The airport's high elevation at 3,136 ft MSL suggests challenging atmospheric conditions, particularly during seasonal temperature variations that can impact aircraft performance. Pilots should anticipate potential density altitude effects, especially during warmer months, which can significantly influence takeoff and landing characteristics.

Notable Features

The airport features a single runway (13/31) with an impressive length of 10,827 feet, constructed with an asphalt surface. Its substantial runway length provides flexibility for various aircraft types and can accommodate larger aircraft operations, with the orientation aligned approximately northeast/southwest.

Approach Considerations

Given the runway's 13/31 orientation, approach and departure paths will be most influenced by winds tracking along the northeast-southwest axis. The extended runway length of 10,827 feet offers substantial margin for safe operations, though pilots should carefully calculate performance parameters considering the airport's significant elevation.

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.